Depth Charts

Colin Kaepernick's collusion case against the NFL is headed to trial after an independent arbitrator refused the league's request for a summary judgement.

It means the arbitrator believed Kap's legal team presented enough evidence for the case to move forward. A trial could apparently take place during the season. That would be the last thing the besieged shield needs. Profootballtalk reported last October that Kaepernick is seeking to trigger a clause that would invalidate the collective bargaining agreement. That would be a doomsday-type moment for the league.

Even with Blake Bortles' play declining further and further, the Jags don't want to carry three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Or perhaps they are eyeing an upgrade for Jones. Cody Kessler holds Bortles' clipboard.

The younger brother of Jets QB Josh McCown hadn't played an NFL snap since 2015 when he appeared in eight games including one start for the Saints. McCown went to training camp with Dallas last summer but didn't survive final cuts. A career backup, the 36-year-old compiled nine touchdown passes, 15 interceptions and 2,370 passing yards over 46 games for five teams.

Free agent Sam Bradford was unable to practice for his final five weeks on the Cardinals' roster.

The main reason Bradford was not claimed by any teams on waivers Monday was because of his massive salary. Lower down the list but still relevant is the fact that Bradford's long-bothersome knee has become "bone on bone" with no cartilage after two ACL surgeries. We'd be surprised if Bradford played again.

It means Matt Cassel has "won" the Lions' No. 2 job. Cassel should not be an NFL backup, but neither should Rudock. The Michigan product simply does not have an NFL-caliber arm. Ultimately, it did not matter whom the Lions chose. If Matthew Stafford goes down, their season will be over.

Boykin was let go by the Seahawks in March following allegations of domestic violence. He's been arrested numerous times since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Boykin has likely played his last NFL down.

Freeman signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes this offseason but retired at training camp. A former first round pick, Freeman never lived up to his draft status. Freeman started 61 games between the Bucs, Vikings and Colts before falling out of the NFL in 2015.

Now ex-teammate Von Miller had a Halloween party Monday night. Kelly apparently got too intoxicated, had physical altercations with a guest and then security. The 24-year-old somehow then ended up in a stranger's residence, sitting on the couch, mumbling incoherent words. Police arrived and arrested Kelly for first-degree criminal trespassing. It's a total blown opportunity for Kelly, who seemed to be inching a bit closer to getting a chance to unseat Case Keenum in Denver. Kelly had an awesome preseason, but off-field troubles have long been his downfall dating back to high school and college. We bet someone gives him another chance.

Jones survived the Bolts' initial cutdown but became a Sunday casualty. The Chargers are going with Geno Smith behind Philip Rivers. Few teams carry three quarterbacks in 2018, but it is particularly unnecessary in Los Angeles, where Rivers is one of the league's most durable players. Jones' reputation has been outsized compared to his game ever since his heroic National Championship Game performance for Ohio State in 2015.

The second-year UDFA out of South Carolina completed 24-of-40 passes for 277 yards and a 2:2 TD:INT ratio last preseason. He's a camp body for when the Rams release or trade Nick Foles, who hasn't reported to the team.

Lynch has visited a handful of teams since being waived by the Broncos in early September, but he hasn't signed anything yet. The Titans current backup to Marcus Mariota is Blaine Gabbert, so working out quarterbacks isn't the worst idea for Tennessee. The Titans also worked out former Jaguars TE Ben Koyack.

The Clipboard Jesus could be headed to NFL heaven. Whitehurst looked as bad as ever in spot duty on Sunday, and the Browns decided they would rather see what fifth-round rookie Kevin Hogan has to offer if Cody Kessler can't go against the Titans. Whitehurst's release, of course, is a strong indication that Kessler will be ready. Now 34, Whitehurst has been an entertaining NFL presence, but never actually been good at football.

Ex-Browns CB Johnny Manziel has been traded from the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats to the Montreal Alouettes.

The Canadian League is calling the deal a "blockbuster," with Hamilton receiving two future first-round picks in addition to two players. Manziel went in the deal along with two offensive linemen. Tied for last place, the Alouettes are in need of a jump start after a 1-4 start to the CFL season. Manziel couldn't get on the field with Hamilton, riding the bench behind Jeremiah Masoli.

Carolina also placed RB Elijah Hood, OT Jeremiah Sirles, and CB Kevon Seymour on injured reserve. Gilbert entered training camp as the favorite for the No. 2 quarterback job, but he was beaten out by Taylor Heinicke. Gilbert is likely nearing the end of his NFL road.

Sorensen was just cut on Monday, but the Vikings need his arm again after Teddy Bridgewater suffered a torn ACL and dislocated knee in Tuesday's practice. Minnesota will surely look for an upgrade on Sorensen in the coming days. For now, it's Shaun Hill, Sorensen, and UDFA Joel Stave.

A 2005 fifth-rounder of the Lions, Orlovsky started 12 career games (seven in 2008 for Detroit and five for the 2011 Colts) and threw 15 career touchdowns to 13 interceptions. He also spent time with the Bucs and Texans. The Rams had him in camp this summer. Orlovsky is probably most known for his infamous touchback with the Lions where he unknowingly ran out the back of the end zone.

Allen (6’0/209) was a two-year starterc for the Razorbacks, completing 59.1% of his career passes at 8.3 yards per attempt with a 36:21 TD-to-INT ratio. Allen is the younger brother of fellow ex-Arkansas QB Brandon Allen, who has spent time with the Jaguars and Rams. Undersized with a troubling history of shoulder injuries, Allen struggled mightily as a 2017 senior, missing four games and wilting under heavy pressure. Brother Brandon is entering his third year in the pros; Austin would do well to last that long.

After both Manuel and Connor Cook bombed as Derek Carr's backup over the past two seasons, the Raiders have moved on to future failed backup AJ McCarron. New coach Jon Gruden is throwing darts, and doing so with alarmingly poor accuracy.

Shimonek (6’3/220) was the Red Raiders’ backup until his redshirt senior year, when Shimonek exploded for a 67% completion rate, 33:10 TD-to-INT ratio, and 8.0 YPA. PFF College charted Shimonek with the highest passer rating on 20-plus-yards throws (135.4) in all of Division I. Shimonek played poorly for one late-season stretch and was briefly benched by coach Kliff Kingsbury, however, an additional red flag on his already limited resume. Shimonek is a talented passer with plus athleticism and size, but his track record is spotty at best. He’s a developmental project.

That gives the Bills a fourth quarterback behind Tyrod Taylor, E.J. Manuel and Cardale Jones. Trainor went undrafted out of West Georgia in 2015. He tried out for the Bills and Raiders last offseason but never earned a roster spot. With Jones battling a sore shoulder, Trainor will probably get some run in Thursday's preseason finale against Detroit.

Once considered a first-round talent, Hundley failed to improve his stock in his junior year at UCLA, falling all the way to the fifth round. Now he's a distant fourth on the Packers' depth chart behind Blanchard, a former undrafted free agent who has yet to appear in an NFL game. Scott Tolzien is locked into the No. 2 spot behind last year's NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.

LeFevour has plenty of connections to Tampa Bay. Head coach Dirk Koetter was LeFevour's OC in Jacksonville in 2011 while QBs coach Mike Bajakian was his OC in college at Central Michigan. The 29-year-old has spent his last four seasons in the CFL, most recently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He's merely a depth signing and probably won't make it out of camp.

You're forgiven if you've never heard of Olson, a "Champions Indoor Football" product. This could be a prank and we would be none the wiser. Now 25, "Olson" rode the pine behind Andrew Luck at Stanford before transferring to Clemson, where he attempted three passes as a senior in 2014. Per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Olson's college coach Jim Harbaugh vouched for him to brother John Harbaugh. Another Jim Harbaugh player, Colin Kaepernick, remains a free agent. Olson is a camp arm who will be cut once Joe Flacco (back) gets healthy.

Claimed off waivers from the Chargers last August, "Mett Show" spent a year holding the Steelers' second clipboard behind Ben Roethlisberger and Landry Jones. His fate was sealed following Pittsburgh's selection of Josh Dobbs. Arguably the least-mobile quarterback of the decade, Mettenberger doesn't have an NFL future.

These are roster-filler signings for the offseason. Archer will turn 28 before the 2015 season and isn't much of a prospect. He played his college ball at William & Mary before going undrafted in 2010.

Evans (6’0/210) made 43 starts for the Golden Hurricane, managing a career 57.3% completion rate, 7.4 YPA, and 84:47 TD-to-INT ratio. A streaky and often erratic passer with a strong arm, Evans played in a simplistic one-read college offense that manufactured big plays off play action, and is significantly dissimilar from a pro-style attack. Evans is also short by NFL quarterback standards and ran a 5.03 forty before the draft. Still, the tools are there for Evans to make a run at a backup job, possibly after spending a year or two on a practice squad.

Fajardo (6'1/223) succeeded Colin Kaepernick as a four-year starter for the Wolf Pack, completing 65.5 percent of his passes with a 57:29 TD-to-INT ratio in Nevada's Pistol Spread. He averaged 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and tacked on 44 rushing scores. Fajardo is smart (31 Wonderlic) and a legitimate scrambling threat with 4.63 speed, but offers sub-par arm strength and accuracy, and doesn't react well under duress. Fajardo would be a better Arena League prospect.

Carden (6'2/218) was named the American Conference's Offensive POY by the league's coaches as a senior after completing 66.6 percent of his collegiate passes with an 86:30 TD-to-INT ratio. A scrambling threat at ECU, Carden added 24 rushing TDs, but has 4.94 speed and isn't a true dual threat. A weak-armed but tough prospect who will likely spend his NFL career holding a clipboard, Carden has been compared to Bruce Gradkowski by CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

Neal set school records in passing yards (5,614) and touchdown passes (47) as a three-year starter at Concordia from 2012-14. He spent last season in the German Football League, before catching the Saints' eye at Tulane's Pro Day last month. New Orleans scheduled Neal for a workout on Friday, and he was signed shortly after. Neal should fill the role of camp arm and practice-squad body as he develops.

The seventh-round rookie out of Western Kentucky made the initial 53-man roster but last just one week. Matt Moore remains Ryan Tannehill's backup, and Doughty's spot was needed to re-sign DT Chris Jones.

Williams (6'2/218) made 33 starts for the Tar Heels, succeeding Bryn Renner under center and completing 61.3% of his career throws with a 7.82 YPA, 61:25 TD-to-INT ratio, and 35 rushing scores. He earned second-team All-ACC as a senior. A dual threat in college, Williams turned in a disappointing Pro Day, running 4.81 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical. Williams offers toughness and plus arm strength, but his ball location was consistently poor in the ACC and Williams isn't athletic enough for a position switch. Williams likely lacks an NFL future, but we could envision him lighting up the Arena League.

Lovelocke (6'5/248) was a four-year starter for the PVAMU Panthers, completing 57.6 percent of his senior-year passes with a 16:9 TD-to-INT ratio and ten additional rushing scores. A massive quarterback with 10 1/2-inch hands and 34 1/4-inch arms, Lovelocke has ideal tight end dimensions and could get a look there after running 4.81/4.84 at his Pro Day with a 31-inch vertical and 9-foot-5 broad jump. Lovelocke isn't going to make it as a quarterback.

Litton (6’5/230) made 34 starts for the Thundering Herd, completing 60.8% of his career passes with 7.0 yards per attempt and a 72:31 TD-to-INT ratio. Litton is a sub-par athlete with plus arm strength and a good-looking delivery. A traditional pocket passer, some scouts viewed Litton as an intriguing project with longer-term starting talent.

Johnson spent some of the offseason with Jon Gruden in Oakland. It's not a great sign for Austin Davis that Seattle is showing interest in him. Seventh-rounder Alex McGough is looking like the favorite to open the season behind Russell Wilson.

Woodside was the 249th overall pick in April's draft. He was booked by police at 3:46 AM over the weekend and blew a .112 blood-alcohol content. Woodside was speeding in a parking lot shortly before the time of his arrest. The former Toledo signal-caller is one of four QBs on the Bengals' roster.

The rookie from Kansas State signed on with Jaguars after going undrafted, but he was cut before training camp. With Tarvaris Jackson (ankle) sidelined, Waters will serve as a camp arm. Seattle cut LS Nate Boyer to make room on the roster.

He hung up his cleats after being cut by Tennessee earlier this offseason. There's been speculation that Murray could come out of retirement if the right deal came along, but now that he's headed to the Fox broadcast booth, that seems unlikely. The former Cowboy totaled 7,174 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns (49 rushing, six receiving) over his seven NFL seasons.

Anderson failed to carve out a role behind breakout workhorse back Christian McCaffrey and at times resembled old Panthers FB Mike Tolbert on the field rather than a svelte tailback. Cameron Artis-Payne is CMC's new top backup.

Released by the Packers early last month, Starks still hasn't been cleared from his December concussion. Starks turned 31 on Feb. 25. His agent believes he could return to Green Bay, but it appears that ship has sailed.

Free agent RB Rashad Jennings announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons.

A 2009 seventh-round pick of the Jaguars, Jennings made quite the career for himself despite being a late-bloomer. He was 24 when drafted out of Liberty and averaged 5.37 YPC on his first 123 carries from 2009-10. Jennings then got a shot in Oakland in 2013 rushing for a career-best six touchdowns on 163 carries for 733 yards. Jennings spent the final three seasons of his career with the Giants as a 37-game starter. The 32-year-old recently won the 24th season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars and figures to remain in showbiz.

Ex-Titans and Cardinals RB Chris Johnson has announced his retirement after 11 years in the NFL.

Johnson said in March that he would be open to a reunion with the Titans, but he never generated any interest on the open market. Now 33, Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards under Jeff Fisher in Tennessee in 2008. It was an historic season — Johnson's 2,509 yards from scrimmage set an all-time record that still stands — but he was never quite the same after handling the ball 408 times as a sophomore. Johnson hangs up his cleats with a career YPC of 4.46. He caught 307 passes in 10 seasons. Although not headed to Canton, Johnson had a memorable, noteworthy career.

The 5'8" Woodhead was drawing free agent interest from Atlanta and New England but ultimately decided his heart wasn't in it anymore. The 33-year-old carved out a nice career for himself after going undrafted out of DII Chadron State, amassing 32 touchdowns over 101 games for the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens. Well-known for his pass-catching prowess, Woodhead led all running backs in both catches and receiving yards in 2015. Injuries limited Woodhead to just 10 games over his final two seasons.

Randle fell out of the league in 2015 and has spent the majority of the past 2-3 years in jail for various offenses, including assault, battery, burglary, criminal threats, and possession of drugs. Rape would obviously be his biggest offense to date. It's been a quick, hard fall for the 26-year-old.

West tallied seven carries for 36 yards (5.1 YPC) with the Saints this preseason prior to his release earlier in the week. The Bucs are in the market for another back following the loss of Charles Sims (knee, I.R.), but West doesn't fit the mold of Sims' third-down pass-catching style. Even if he signs, Peyton Barber remains the back to own in Tampa Bay, with rookie Ronald Jones considered a distant No. 2.

The Saints needed the space to make room for OL Michael Ola. Scott was a sixth-round pick in April and looked good this preseason, rushing 25 times for 121 yards (4.8 YPC) and one score. The Saints had planned to start him on kick returns but they'll now hope to squeeze him onto the practice squad.

Smith (5’11/223) made 26 starts as a four-year committee back for the Wolverines, logging a career 495-2,235-22 (4.5 YPC) rushing line and 38-251-1 (6.6 YPR) receiving as an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick in his final two years. Smith completely bombed his pre-draft workouts, running 4.85 at Michigan’s Pro Day with sub-baseline cumulative athleticism. Smith runs hard on college film, but he lacks speed and elusiveness and has a limited pass-catching resume. He would do well to become another Cameron Artis-Payne.

Robinson started his career with the Saints and played three seasons there before moving onto the Jets in 2016. His career in New York was derailed after he broke his leg three different times, but he is apparently nearing or at full health now. The Saints could use some running back depth after trading Adrian Peterson last week.

It's the first we've heard of Gerhart since he was released by the Jaguars nine months ago. Gerhart was extremely ineffective as a Jag, averaging 3.05 yards on 121 carries. The Broncos have serious issues at running back, but it seems unlikely they'd deem Gerhart worth a roster spot.

Long a favorite of coach Sean Payton's, Hightower spent 2017 out of the league after getting released by the 49ers at final cuts. Now 32, Hightower would be a body behind Alvin Kamara while Mark Ingram serves his suspension in Weeks 1-4.

The Colts made a number of roster moves Friday, waiving Turbin and WR Steve Ishmael while also promoting LB Skai Moore from the practice squad and activating DE Tyquan Lewis off injured reserve. Turbin missed the Colts' first four games while serving a PED suspension and also sat out two games with a shoulder injury, though he resumed practicing on a full basis this week. Obviously the Colts felt Turbin was no longer needed with Marlon Mack emerging as their lead back. The seventh-year bruiser will look to latch on elsewhere as veteran depth.

He's done for the night. Williams was noticeably woozy following a ten-yard run, immediately heading to the sideline and later the locker room. A popular preseason DFS play, Williams was replaced by UDFA Romar Morris.

"There are a ton of guys in the league that know what I can do, coaches and GMs. Just waiting on that call," said Bell in a radio interview. Bell didn't sign until Week 4 last year and looked washed up on his limited snaps. There’s been no interest in him from teams this offseason.

Williams had just one game remaining on his 2016 ban. His latest suspension will keep him sidelined for at least a year. Williams was already in danger of falling out of the league after getting waived from the Steelers in March. This effectively ends his career.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers won't sign Alonzo Harris to the practice squad because of his influence on Eddie Lacy.

Both players missed curfew the night before Green Bay's game against the Lions. Cleary the Packers have some concerns about Lacy's off-field behavior. Harris is a big body and should be able to catch on elsewhere but the door to Green Bay is closed for him.

Gillislee was let go at final cuts when the Patriots decided to keep Jeremy Hill instead. Both Hill and Rex Burkhead have since landed on injured reserve, however, opening a need at running back. It would not be surprising if this reunion happens.

Mays missed virtually all of training camp with a hamstring injury. A seventh-round pick in last year's draft, Mays was buried behind Jamaal Williams, Aaron Jones, and Ty Montgomery on the depth chart.

Khiry Robinson (leg) was sent to I.R. to make room. With Matt Forte and Bilal Powell not 100 percent, Burks could see Week 17 carries along with Brandon Wilds. Burks, a first-year UDFA out of Troy, is 5'9/208 with 4.56 wheels.

An undrafted rookie out of Iowa, Wadley appeared on his way to earning a roster spot in mid-August, but he just did not make the cut. The Titans will likely try to sneak him onto their practice squad. Tennessee remains extremely thin behind Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis.

A 5-foot-7, 170-pound scatback prospect, Muhammaed was a seventh-round pick in April's draft. With DeMarco Murray (knee) sidelined for Week 17, Muhammad will operate as the Titans' No. 3 back behind Derrick Henry and David Fluellen.

Are and Sheldon are both undrafted rookies. Crockett, a 25-year-old out of North Dakota, spent last year on injured reserve after making two appearances for the Packers in 2015. All three face long odds of cracking the Raiders' 53-man roster.

Darren McFadden has announced his retirement after 10 years in the NFL.

Waived by the Cowboys two days ago, McFadden went unclaimed on waivers. Even with Ezekiel Elliott suspended since Week 10, 30-year-old McFadden had been unable to get on the field for the Cowboys, getting scratched twice in three games since Zeke's ban took effect. Frankly, McFadden looked done in the preseason. He's apparently come to the same conclusion. It's a quiet end to a career that never quite lived up to expectations but was ultimately solid. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2008 draft after a sensational career at Arkansas, McFadden had 1,000-yard rushing seasons with both the Raiders and Cowboys. Much of McFadden's once-prodigious juice was sapped by early-career injuries. He retires with a career 4.16 YPC and 33 total touchdowns.

It is a surprise after Hillman worked as the No. 3 back in the third preseason game. A veteran whose contract will guarantee if he is on the roster Week 1, it is possible the Cowboys bring him back later in the season. Releasing him suggests Dallas both believes Ezekiel Elliott will be available Week 1 and plan to keep Alfred Morris.

The no-brainer moves creates $1.15 million in cap space, and $1.15 million in real savings. Bothered by a lingering calf injury, Dixon turned 21 carries into just 44 yards (2.09 YPC) last season. A supposed short-yardage hammer, Dixon has never been effective in his six-year career. He turns 29 in September.

Free agent RB Darrin Reaves was arrested on two felony counts of unlawful restraint and one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass following an incident with two women over the weekend in Aledo, Illinois.

Mercer County State Attorney Meeghan Lee told WRMJ Reaves had a prior relationship with one of the women. Both of the alleged victims have filed for orders of protection against him. A camp body and practice-squad type, Reaves' career is almost certainly over.

Stacy retired due to injury last year but is healthy now and told ESPN Titans reporter Cameron Wolfe that he's "giving it another go." The 26-year-old put his skills on display Tuesday at Vanderbilt's Pro Day. A fifth-round pick out of Vandy in 2013, Stacy averaged a mediocre 3.8 yards per carry during his three NFL seasons.

Chiefs signed RB Kerwynn Williams, formerly of the Cardinals, to a one-year contract.

Williams started six games for the Cardinals last season but averaged just 3.6 yards per carry and one score over 130 touches. He'll compete with Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West, and Damien Williams for touches behind Kareem Hunt.

With Le'Veon Bell on suspension, the Steelers appear poised to enter the season with only DeAngelo Williams and Dri Archer on the roster at tailback. For now, they're carrying two fullbacks in Will Johnson and Roosevelt Nix.

Terron Ward rolled to 40 yards on eight carries in the Falcons' Week 15 win over the Bucs.

Ward was the backup behind Freeman with Tevin Coleman out. He played well, running through gaping holes set up by the Falcons offensive line. He shouldn't be on the fantasy radar for Week 16 with Coleman likely to return.

Ross (5'10/201) was a three-plus-year starter for the Terrapins, parlaying 487 career carries into 2,541 yards (5.22 YPC) and 19 TDs, adding 40 receptions. He graduated as Maryland's fourth all-time leading rusher and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Ross showed well at the Terps' Pro Day with a 4.44 forty and 37 1/2-inch vertical. Ross is undersized with a limited passing-game track record, but his speed and outstanding senior-year rushing efficiency (6.39 YPC) make him a long-shot prospect worth monitoring.

The No. 247 overall pick of last year's draft, Brooks was waived by the Seahawks in August. He ended up spending most of the year on the Broncos' practice squad. He was signed to a reserve/future contract in January. 23, Brooks had previously retired from football to pursue a career in interior design, but ultimately decided to declare for last year's draft. His retirement will likely be final this time around.

An UDFA out of Lafayette last year, Scheuerman bounced around the league before landing on the Packers' practice squad in December. He should get another shot before training camp. The Eagles also cut ties with FB Ryan Mueller and LB Brandon Hepburn. The moves create enough space for Philadelphia to sign their undrafted free agent group.

In his initial 53-man roster projection, McClure leaves Terron Ward and rookie Brian Hill off the team in favor of Daniels. That would be a stunning turn of events to rely solely on Daniels, a converted quarterback, as the lone backup to the two-headed duo of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, especially considering Coleman's injury history. Atlanta would certainly keep one back on the taxi squad.

A plodder out of Syracuse, Smith was proven to be a sub-average fit for new OC Kyle Shanahan's zone scheme. With Antone Smith also on the outs in Atlanta, the Falcons' current tailback depth chart looks like Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, and Terron Ward, although that is subject to change before Monday.

With Marlon Mack (hamstring) highly questionable for Week 1, the Colts have only Jordan Wilkins, Christine Michael, and Nyheim Hines available. Toussaint has only handled six total carries over the past two seasons, but he's only 28 and remains experienced. Even if Mack sits Week 1, he's expected to return for the Colts' second game.

Harris was on the team for 11 days as merely a warm body while Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon nursed injuries. He rushed seven times for 26 yards in the preseason finale Thursday night. Harris turns 29 on Sunday.

Asiata rushed 27 times for 66 yards (2.4 YPC) this preseason, failing to put much pressure on sophomore Dwayne Washington for the No. 4 running back job. Asiata turned 30 in July and is on his last legs in the NFL.

Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville said Isaiah Pead "lost part of his left leg" in a car accident last weekend.

It is devastating news for a guy who was still fighting for his NFL career. "I spoke with his mom yesterday," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "He's struggling, and he's going to have a tough road. We're hoping that he'll come through this, but his career is over and he was an outstanding young man while we had him. I want to make sure their family knows we care about them." We wish Pead the best in his recovery.

Herron appeared in four games for Buffalo last season, racking up 57 total yards on 14 touches. He faces a tough road to a roster spot this season, however. With LeSean McCoy, Karlos Williams and rookie Jonathan Williams locked in, he will likely have to beat out Mike Gillislee to stick with the team.

Rookie RB Kapri Bibbs was waived in a corresponding move. Stewart will slot in as the No. 3 back behind C.J. Anderson and Juwan Thompson. Bibbs will likely return to the Broncos practice squad if he clears waivers.

"I think it's time to get a peek and see what's there," Pettine said. "He's shown a lot on the practice field -- a lot -- but we have to see if he can carry over to the game." Pettine's comments suggest Winston will play more than just a cursory role after being activated off the PUP list Tuesday. His usage will be something to watch this weekend.

The undrafted rookie out of Louisville care of Auburn appeared to have a roster spot locked up when Oakland cut Trent Richardson, but he now looks destined to spend his rookie year on the practice squad. Dyer gained 70 yards on 31 carries (2.3 YPC) this preseason.

Saints signed FB Erik Lorig, formerly of the Bucs, to a four-year contract.

Lorig, 27, is replacing Jed Collins as the Saints lead blocker. Neither is particularly strong as an actual blocker, per PFF. Lorig has never carried the ball in four seasons but has 30 career catches for 193 yards and a score.

Igwenagu is an H-back type that got a lot of reps during training camp when Brent Celek was sidelined by a sprained knee. Now he'll back up starter Clay Harbor with Celek (concussion) ruled out of Thursday's game against the Bengals.

A 2014 fourth-round pick, Taliaferro averaged 4.3 YPC as a rookie with four touchdowns. It was all downhill from there as he battled foot and knee injuries. A hard-charging big back, Taliaferro had been getting tried at fullback.

Young wasn't in the league last season after getting cut by the Bears, but he resurfaced on a futures deal with Carolina. Young had success as a lead blocker and short-yardage option during a seven-year stint in Washington. Young is younger and cheaper than Tolbert, whom the Panthers released last week.

Dan Gaspar's favorite DFS sleeper was a decent short-yardage option at times but lacked high-end lead-blocking ability. He could resurface as a special teamer elsewhere. The Packers are expected to carry an extra tight end.

The NFL has mostly done away with fullbacks in recent years but Prosch's release is still a mild surprise after he agreed to a three-year, $5.75 million extension last summer. The 26-year-old nabbed four catches for 31 yards over 148 offensive snaps for Houston last year.

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos' fullback depth chart "begins and ends" with Joe Don Duncan.

The Broncos abandoned the fullback position in recent years, but coach Gary Kubiak is hoping that will change this season. Duncan is a 6'3", 268-pound behemoth who played tight end in college. Injuries sidelined him for his entire rookie campaign. Kubiak says the team will also look to add a fullback in the draft.

A favorite of ex-OC Ken Zampese, Hewitt spent four years in Cincy after winning a spot as an UDFA. He had two years left on an extension he signed two years ago. Hewitt should get another look as a fullback-tight end hybrid.

The Broncos let the hybrid back go earlier this month to make him a free agent. As for the Jets situation, Matt Forte called the trade reports "fake news" last week and the Jets may also want to get a look at Elijah McGuire at some point this season. Still, their lack of depth at the skill positions will probably lead to some esoteric players having low-end fantasy impact in deep leagues.

Vainuku (6'0/246) played fullback and special teams for the Trojans, managing 272 yards and four TDs on 41 career touches. A good athlete for his size, Vainuku ran 4.68 with a 32-inch vertical at the Combine. Just an average lead blocker with limited passing-game or rushing experience, Vainuku will have to show value in kickoff and punt coverage to make it in the NFL.

Smelley has just four NFL appearances to his name, but had been atop the Texans' depth chart late last season. It's possible he wasn't 100 percent healthy after tearing his calf in Week 16. Sixth-round rookie Jay Prosch is now the Texans' lead blocker.

Recovering from a torn ACL, Millard (6-foot-2, 247 pounds) was not a pure blocker for Oklahoma, turning 98 college carries into 538 yards (5.5 YPC). He also caught 70 passes and scored 13 all-purpose touchdowns. He's a potential "redshirt" candidate for a 49ers team that likes to stockpile talent.

Chargers FB and Navy graduate Chris Swain will be eligible to play football in 2016.

Swain is graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy as a commissioned officer this week, but he has filed paperwork to begin his service as a reserve. A Navy official said that paperwork is in the final stages of authorization. Once authorized, Swain will be cleared to play football this season. The Chargers also drafted FB Derek Watt, suggesting they plan to employ more two-back looks moving forward.

It's irrelevant, as Whitlock is on I.R. with a foot injury. It does put him one failed test away from a two-year ban, however. Whitlock is merely a decent lead blocker who can't afford these kinds of slip ups.

Stevenson (6’0/234) was a three-year lead blocker and four-year special teamer for the Seminoles, paving the way for Dalvin Cook to break Warrick Dunn’s school rushing record as a three-year starter. Stevenson lent a hand in college, but neither his size nor his physicality is indicative of a lead-blocking NFL success. Stevenson also tested poorly in Indy, managing a 4.75 forty with a lineman-like 28-inch vertical. Stevenson caught only 19 passes in his four-year college career and projects more as special teams than lead-blocking help.

Johnson (6'1/238) spent time at tight end, linebacker, and fullback before switching to tailback as a junior and senior, finishing his career with a 305-2,373-25 (7.8 YPC) rushing line but only 27 receptions. Johnson's final year was derailed by a back injury that cost him six games. He excelled at the Thundering Herd's Pro Day, running 4.59 with a 33-inch vertical. Nicknamed "Rockhead" for his bruising, no-frills playing style, Johnson has a future in the league on special teams and perhaps as a short-yardage runner. Mike Tolbert will be a good guy for Johnson to learn from in Carolina.

Hicks (6'1/259) played special teams as a freshman before serving as the Bulldogs' fullback in his final three seasons, completing his career with a 23-166-3 (7.2 YPC) rushing line and 12 receptions. A defensive tackle in high school, Hicks packs thump in the running game and is the premier lead-blocking fullback in this year's draft. Hicks' special teams background will increase his chances of holding onto a roster spot.

Flowers (6’2/248) was the Sooners’ fullback all four years, blocking for Joe MIxon and Samaje Perine among others, and earning first-team All-Big 12 as a senior. He showed outstanding versatility with a 54/886/13 career receiving line, averaging an absurd 16.4 yards per catch. Flowers tested out as a substandard athlete, however, running 4.83 with an ugly 7.45 three-cone time at the Combine. Flowers projects as an NFL special teamer with situational value as a lead blocker and checkdown-pass option.

McNitt was waived yesterday after the Falcons signed Jalston Fowler. C.J. Ham currently plays the position in Minnesota, but he averaged merely 1.9 YPC on seven rushing attempts last season. The two will likely compete for a single roster spot for the remainder of camp.

Copeland (5-foot-11 1/8, 271) went to LSU as a four-star defensive tackle, but converted to fullback as a true freshman and became a 22-game starter. What Copeland lacks in versatility -- he's no more than a short-yardage runner and caught seven career passes at LSU -- he makes up for with aggressive, relentless lead blocking. An extremely physical player, Copeland consistently removed linebackers from plays to clear alleys for Jeremy Hill. Dallas isn't a great landing spot for Copeland, however, due to OC Scott Linehan's pass-happy leanings.

UDFA RB Dalyn Dawkins has been promoted from the practice squad to take Fowler's roster spot. Fowler had yet to play an offensive snap this season. The Titans would rather use his spot on a true runner.

Skov (6'1, 235) has some versatility, having been a traditional NFL-type fullback at Stanford and then a do-it-all B-back in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. With the Yellow Jackets last year, Skov rushed 93 times for 377 yards with six rushing touchdowns while being limited to eight starts due to injury. A pulled hamstring suffered at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl kept him from running the forty at his Pro Day, though Skov did throw up a superb 31 reps on the bench. Cleveland wants its fullback Marcel Reese-versatile and 2015 sixth-round Malcolm Johnson is the only other FB on the roster, so Skov has at least a puncher's chance here.

Bills GM Brandon Beane expects Anquan Boldin to stay retired after his rights were not traded ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Beane doesn't want to grant Boldin his release, so Boldin has lost what little control he has of the situation. He had been given permission to seek a trade. Were Boldin's rights to be relinquished, he would have to clear waivers since it's after the trade deadline.

Eric Decker announced his retirement via a written statement on Instagram.

Decker had not been officially released by the Patriots just yet but all signs pointed to it happening during final cuts. He penned "it is time to hang my helmet up and start a new chapter in my life," bringing an end to his successful eight-year career. He finishes with 439 catches, 5,816 yards, and 53 scores, a majority of his production occurring with the Broncos (with Peyton Manning) and Jets. The entire statement can be read in the link below.

Someone named Robert Foster led the Bills in receiving in their upset smash of the Jets as Pryor was targeted zero times. Pryor drew five looks in two games in Buffalo. If the 29-year-old converted quarterback can't last in the Bills' desperate receiver corps, his NFL future is looking bleak.

Wright has been cut from Arizona mutiple times but has yet to be active this season. The Cardinals promoted DE Vontarrius Dora from the practice squad with Robert Nkemdiche (questionable, calf) in danger of missing Sunday's game.

Jennings made the announcement via a YouTube video linked below. Even though he played the final three years of his career in Minnesota and Miami, Jennings will forever be remembered as a Packer. He caught 425 passes for 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns in his seven seasons with Green Bay, playing a key role in the Packers' Super-Bowl run in 2010. He is not Hall-Of-Fame bound, but he should earn some recognition from Green Bay down the road.

Free agent WR Marques Colston said he is still mulling his NFL future.

With a shoulder injury still at least a month away from being ready, Colston is taking his time. "Once I'm done with rehab," Colston said. "I'll see what's out there." The 33-year-old has not received any known interested since being released in February and has taken an advisor job with an athletic testing company. It is likely his playing days are over.

Mumphery was recently accused of sexual assault stemming from a 2015 incident, while Bullough was slapped with a four-game PEDs ban. Both were special teams types who would have entered camp with minimal job security.

Coley (6’0/195) made 31 starts at The U, tallying a career 166-2,128-20 (13.4 YPR) receiving line with two return scores. He was only selected third-team All-ACC as a senior. While Coley had a largely successful Hurricanes career – his 166 catches are second most in school history – Coley’s character and passion for the game were questioned by scouts, and he wasn’t a dominant collegiate. A middling athlete, Coley looks like a low-floor prospect in the Markus Wheaton mold.

Simpson was due $885,000 after catching five balls in six games last season. The appearances were the oft-suspended wideout's first since 2013. Now on the wrong side of 30, Simpson is at the end of the line of what's been a career full of missed opportunities.

The move saves $3.5 million in cash and against the cap. It is not a surprising development considering Johnson missed all of 2016 recovering from meniscus surgery after playing just 10 games his first year with the Chargers. Going on 31 (in July), Johnson may struggle to land guaranteed money on the open market.

The Jaguars declined their 2018 option on WR Arrelious Benn, making him a free agent.

Somewhat surprisingly, Benn spent all of 2017 on Jacksonville's 53-man roster, catching one pass in nine games. The 2010 second-round pick has 10 total grabs since the end of the 2011 season. He turns 30 in September.

Nicks lasted less than two weeks on the roster. Once one of the most promising receivers in the game, the 2009 first-rounder just does not have it anymore. Nicks is only 28, but his NFL career is likely over.

A former UDFA out of Missouri Valley College, Davis is being signed out of the little-known German Football League. Davis has been a two-way star in Europe, playing corner and receiver. He's the first player to make the leap from the GFL to the NFL. His odds of cracking the Dolphins' 53-man roster are exceedingly slim.

Free agent WR Josh Morgan was charged with reckless use of a firearm after accidentally shooting himself in Virginia on January 31.

That's a misdemeanor offense. Morgan claims he was cleaning the gun when he shot himself. He was hospitalized but none of his injuries were life-threatening. Morgan will appear in court next month. He went to training camp with the Saints last summer but was among the team's final cuts.

This will be one of the easiest cuts made by any team all offseason. Royal's entire $5 million salary comes off the books with no dead money left behind. Signed to a three-year, $15 million contract in 2015, Royal was ludicrously bad, averaging 8.7 yards per catch across 70 grabs. He missed 14-of-32 games with injury. Turning 31 later this month, Royal has little-to-nothing left in the tank.

The Inquirer's Jeff McLane reports the Eagles are not expected to add a receiver this week.

Perhaps that means Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) will return to face the Colts, but Doug Pederson called him "week to week" on Monday. If he sits, the No. 2 job likely will fall to Kamar Aiken, who played 78 percent of the snaps in Week 2. He is a name to know in deep leagues.

31-year-old Austin was wholly ineffective as a rotational receiver in Philadelphia, managing 224 yards and one touchdown on 31 targets. Long out of gas, Austin may struggle to find another team willing to sign him.

Williams (6'3/227) was a second-team All-MAC pick as both a junior and senior, concluding his Ball State career with a 200-2,723-24 (13.6 YPR) receiving line. He tested poorly at the Cardinals' Pro Day, managing a 4.64 forty, 33 1/2-inch vertical, and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Although Williams offers NFL size and solid college production, he likely lacks the athleticism to win outside in the pros. Williams' best chance at a big-league career might be to try his hand as a "big slot" receiver.

The Giants are desperately thin at receiver following season-ending injuries to Odell Beckham and Brandon Marshall as well as an ankle issue for Sterling Shepard, but it is unlikely Eagan contributes much on offense. He could help out as a returner.

Redding (6’1/181) was a two-year starter at Bowling Green, logging a career 94/1,328/14.1/14 receiving line and earning second-team All-MAC as a senior. In 2017, PFF College charted Redding with a 127.3 passer rating when targeted and zero drops. Still snubbed for a Combine invite, Redding showed NFL-caliber athleticism at the Falcons’ Pro Day with a 4.46 forty, 38 ½-inch vertical, and twitchy 6.85 three-cone time, good for 87th-percentile SPARQ results. Nevertheless, Redding’s rail-thin body type and underwhelming college production are major obstacles for his NFL outlook.

Hansen played over 30% of the Jets' offensive snaps as a rookie last year, but he had a quiet training camp and couldn't beat out Charone Peake, among others. New England is paper thin at wideout, but neither Hansen nor fellow waiver claim Amara Darboh is a good bet to earn a role before Julian Edelman returns.

Free agent WR Preston Parker has received three years' probation in his drug case.

Parker pled guilty to possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Still only 29, Parker has said he hopes to continue his football career. He caught five passes in two games for the Giants last season, and is two years removed from a 36-grab campaign.

Whalen is going to be sidelined roughly a month with turf toe. He can't re-sign with the Raiders until Week 7, but is eligible to sign with anyone else before then. The veteran slot man and special teamer will surely make the workout rounds at some point in the next two months.

Coach Jim Caldwell praised Abbrederis earlier this month, and OC Jim Bob Cooter added the receiver is having a "nice spring." It seems like the former Packer is well on his way to a roster spot with an outside chance at the No. 3 receiver job, although third-rounder Kenny Golladay looks like the early favorite.

Ex-GM Ray Farmer laughably gave Bowe $9 million guaranteed just last year, and all the Browns got from the washed-up veteran was five catches for 53 scoreless yards. He was paid over $169,000 per yard. The move clears $3.4 million off the cap for Cleveland (not that they need it). Bowe, entering his age-32 season, may be done in the NFL. He effectively stole the Browns' money last season.

Former Packers and Raiders WR James Jones announced his retirement after nine seasons.

Jones, 33, spent eight of his nine seasons with the Packers with one detour to the Raiders mixed in there. A former third-round pick, Jones caught 51 career touchdowns and had arguably the best overall season of his career in 2015 with Green Bay, which ended up being his final year. He caught 50 balls for a career-best 890 yards (17.8 YPR) and eight scores. He had a 12-touchdown season in 2012 and won a Super Bowl the previous year. Jones had some huge fantasy seasons.

The Bucs are absurdly low on receivers behind Mike Evans. Now 33, Washington caught 47 passes in 14 games for the Texans last season, averaging 14 yards per grab. He couldn't make the Patriots this summer, but might have a little something left in the tank.

The ex-Eagle and Texan spent the first three months of the season on the street. He could provide help in the slot, and should immediately slide in on special teams. Even with the Pats majorly banged up at wideout, Johnson won't come into fantasy value.

Williams lasted about four weeks on the Rams' 53-man roster earlier in the season but was cut when St. Louis needed to promote TE Justice Cunningham. He was a third-round pick by coach Jeff Fisher with the Titans in 2010.

Reedy (5-foot-7 5/8, 174) was a second-team All-MAC pick as a senior, finishing his career with 196 catches for 2,735 yards (14.0 YPR) and 23 touchdowns. He scored three more TDs on kick returns as a junior, and one more on a punt. Reedy ran 4.52 at the Rockets' Pro Day, adding a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump. A diminutive slot receiver/returner, Reedy was an impact lower-level college contributor but is short on NFL talent.

They were all reserve/future players. A Bucs sixth-round pick in 2014, Herron has now been cut by two teams in as many years. The Dolphins tried moving SPARQ freak Aultman from wideout to defensive back, but he couldn't hack it.

The 49ers are pruning their roster following the draft. Rogers was a ballyhooed signing out of the CFL, but ended up missing all of 2016 with a torn ACL. Now 26, Rogers will have trouble getting another NFL opportunity.

Undrafted out of Texas two years ago, Shipley ripped up August as one of the top plays of preseason DFS. A possession receiver at 6-foot, 192 with 4.52 speed, Shipley should be a candidate for the Cardinals' practice squad.

Collins (6'0/198) earned first-team D-2 All-American honors as a senior at TAMU-Commerce after catching 71 balls for 1,187 yards (16.7 YPR) and 14 touchdowns. He previously spent time at Midwestern State and Kilgore JUCO. Flying well under the radar, we could find no pre-draft measurables for Collins.

A priority undrafted free agent following the draft, Mathews is a great athlete for his size, but he never made much noise in camp. Being cut this early is not a great sign, but he should latch on with a practice squad.

Dangerfield (6'2/214) spent two seasons with the Hilltoppers after transferring from community college, parlaying 151 receptions into 1,669 yards (11.1 YPR) and 19 TDs. Dangerfield's Pro Day numbers weren't made available to the media, but he's known as a sub-par athlete with concerns regarding his separation skills and ability to win versus man coverage. Lacking NFL-level movement skills, Dangerfield is a pretty extreme long shot.

NFL suspended Titans WR Andrew Turzilli four games for violating the league's policy on PEDs.

Turzilli played three games for the Titans last season after beginning the year on the 49ers' practice squad. He caught two balls for 25 yards against the Jets in Week 14, but wasn't targeted in his other two appearances. The suspension obviously won't help his chances of making the Titans' 53-man roster.

A buzzed-about UDFA, Garrett spent 2016 on the practice squad. Standing in at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Garrett blew up the Combine and was extremely productive at Tulsa. He'll get another long look this summer.

Weah (6’2/211) was a two-year starter for the Pitt Panthers, logging a career 77/1,570/14 receiving line on a whopping 20.4 yards per catch. Weah’s athleticism popped at the Combine with 4.43 speed and a 38-inch vertical. A straight-line downfield threat who lacks short-area quickness (7.24 three-cone time) and shows inconsistent ball skills, Weah profiles as a Brice Butler-like lid-popping specialist.

Howard (6’4/221) arrived at UNC as a decorated high school recruit, only to labor through his first three seasons before breaking out for a 53-827-8 (15.6 YPR) senior-year receiving line with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback. Howard was the Heels’ primary perimeter weapon with Ryan Switzer vacuuming targets in the slot. Howard is powerfully built with long arms (33 1/8") and huge hands (10 3/8"). He managed a 4.58 forty at the Combine, but excelled in the vertical (37 ½") and three-cone drill (6.95). Not a separation receiver, Howard will have to earn his NFL keep as a contested-catch winner and possession target.

Lazard (6’5/227) was a four-year starter and two-time first-team All-Big 12 pick, logging a prolific 241/3,360/26 career receiving line with 13.9 yards per catch. Cyclones QBs combined for a 104.1 passer rating when targeting Lazard in 2017. Lazard showed well in Indy with 76th-percentile SPARQ results, acceptable 4.55 speed, and a springy 38-inch vertical. Lazard’s tape shows a wideout who lacks explosive traits and lives in traffic, but knows how to use his body in both the possession and downfield games. Known for being smart and a hard worker, Lazard has some poor man’s Vincent Jackson appeal.

Undrafted out of Minnesota, Maye went to training camp with the Giants last summer and spent a week on the Titans' practice squad before signing a futures deal in January. He's yet to play an NFL snap.

It's been over two years since we'd last heard from Mitchell. He hasn't appeared in a game since catching three balls for 31 yards across 11 games for the Browns back in 2011. Now 27, the former sixth-round pick has good size (6'3/215) and speed (4.41 forty) but faces an uphill battle to make it to final cuts.

A seventh-round pick this year, Braverman is a pure slot prospect, but he can supply a reliable set of hands after the Bears dropped 10 passes against the Titans. He will take the roster spot of ILB Danny Trevathan, who is headed to injured reserve with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee. Braverman could push Eddie Royal for snaps.

A fifth-round pick by the Bucs in 2015, Bell was a favorite of the draft community, but he missed his rookie season with a hamstring injury and failed to make the roster as a sophomore. Bell is a good dart throw for the Broncos, but he is a long-shot to stick on the roster.

Rector (6’0/193) earn playing time on offense in each of his four seasons at Stanford, graduating with a career 104-1,681-15 (16.2 YPR) receiving line but never reaching 35 catches in an individual year. Rector blazed 4.42 with an explosive 10-foot-9 broad jump at the Combine. While certainly athletic, Rector was not a dominant college player, seeming to plateau after a fast start to his career. He also flashed poor ball skills, frequently struggling with drops and double catches. Still, Rector’s vertical speed makes him a worthy flier as a possible No. 3 or 4 sub-package receiver.

Severin (6’2/205) runs polished routes and used a sturdy frame to box out smaller collegiate corners, at which point flypaper hands took care of the rest. His Combine snub can be attributed to deflated stats via Virginia's McLovin offenses the past few years. What hinders Severin's NFL outlook is 4.59 speed and an inability to consistently separate that comes from athletic stiffness. Consider him a homeless man's Laquon Treadwell without the blocking or the guns. For all his limitations, Severin does have a chance to stick, with the Steelers in particular. Having lost Martavis Bryant to suspension, Pittsburgh's depth chart is wide open behind Antonio Brown, Sammie Coates, Markus Wheaton and Darius Heyward-Bey. Severin will compete with the likes of Eli Rogers, Issac Blakeney, Shakim Phillips and seventh-rounder Demarcus Ayers for a spot.

Reese was the 240th pick in May's draft by the Chargers. He drew the nickname "Sweet Feet" in the spring thanks to his 4.46 wheels. Unfortunately, Street is extremely undersized at 5'10/163. He'd have to make an impact as a returner.

Washington is 6'4/214 and made some noise in Giants camp a couple years back but has bounced around ever since. He's a long shot at this point of his career. To make room, the Chiefs cut WR Antwan Goodley and TE Emanuel Byrd.

A priority UDFA, Williams caught just two passes in limited preseason snaps. He's been in heavy decline since getting kicked off Auburn his senior year. Cunningham could resurface on the practice squad.

Robertson (6’1/212) turned pro as a redshirt junior after breaking out for a 76/1,106/14.6/12 receiving line in 2017. PFF College charted Robertson with a 122.3 passer rating when targeted, second best in Conference USA. Robertson showed mediocre athleticism at the Combine with 4.56 speed and a 34-inch vertical. Robertson’s calling cards are his play strength and ability to win at the catch point and in traffic. He offers some potential as a physical possession receiver.

It's always best to be highly skeptical of unknowns lighting things up in pad-less practices, but Morgan has apparently been vacuuming up everything thrown his way, and doing damage after the catch. An Arkansas product, Morgan was invited to the Combine, but tested poorly, running a dad-like 4.74 in the 40-yard dash. It was the slowest time amongst receivers. Morgan did shine in the 60-yard shuttle. Morgan is a slot prospect who will have to lean on the typical cliches of shiftiness and toughness to crack the 53-man roster.

McKay (6'4/207) spent three seasons at Cincinnati after transferring from Arkansas, finishing his Bearcats career with 87 catches for 1,717 yards (19.7 YPR) and 17 touchdowns. He showed good-not-great athleticism at the Combine, running 4.55 with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-3 broad jump. McKay struggled with drops in college and lacks crispness in his routes, but has some field-stretching tools. He reminds a bit of Raiders WR Andre Holmes.

Ruffin (6'0/218) caught 111 career passes for 1,877 yards (16.9 YPR) and five TDs as an Aztec. A good college receiver who's unlikely to translate to the pros, Ruffin has small hands (8 3/4") and is painfully short on athleticism, running 4.68 at the Combine with a lineman-like 27 1/2-inch vertical. His upside is a low-end slot receiver.

Bequette was released with an injury settlement, making him a free agent. Daniels was recently claimed by the Patriots off waivers from the Vikings, but ostensibly only to serve as a short-term practice body at the end of camp.

Arizona is the third team to cut Dobson in the past year. The No. 59 overall pick of the 2013 draft could simply never put it together. He is still only 26, but is unlikely to be one of the first calls when teams are looking to work out receivers this season.

According to The Athletic's Connor Hughes, "you'd be hard-pressed to find a player turning more heads" in Jets camp than WR Tre McBride.

A favorite of some in the draft community when he came out of William & Mary in 2015, McBride has bounced around over the last year or so, signing a futures deal with the Jets over the winter. But McBride has reportedly been showing out at practice ever since OTAs and is now working with the first-team offense in place of Quincy Enunwa, who has a thumb injury. McBride is competing with Chad Hansen and ArDarius Stewart for one or two remaining spots at receiver.

White (6’1/206) overcome a slow start to his WVU career to break out as a senior for 61/1,004/16.5/12 receiving, earning honorable mention All-Big 12. Unlike his brother, Bears WR Kevin White, Ka’Raun showed sub-par athleticism at the Combine with 17th-percentile SPARQ results, his best score coming in straight-line speed (4.52). Not an outstanding talent and still learning how to play, White profiles as a low-upside prospect who will have to earn his early-career keep on special teams.

A Packers seventh-round pick in last year's draft, Dupre got beaten out in Buffalo by undrafted rookie Robert Foster. Bills beat writers believe Dupre is a practice squad candidate, but it's never a good sign when you can't crack the bottom of the depth chart for the league's weakest wide receiver corps.

The Lions did not draft a wide receiver in Chicago, but they have added a few warm receiving bodies through street free agency. Among them, Davis (6'3, 218). He has the desired frame to compete against larger corners, but his lack of speed (4.69 forty at his Pro Day) will likely kill off his NFL dreams prematurely. A quintessential Quadruple-A-type receiving prospect, Davis will compete with the more gifted UDFA signee Jay Lee (Baylor) and the likes of Austin Willis and Ryan Spadola for a final spot on the 53-man roster.

Luckett (6'0/211) was a prolific wideout and return specialist in Division 2, scoring 22 all-purpose TDs in four years at Harding -- 15 at receiver, 5 as a ball carrier, and 2 on kick returns. He was a first-team All-Great American Conference pick as both a junior and senior. Luckett was exposed as a sub-par athlete at the Combine, where he ran 4.65 with a 34-inch vertical and 9-foot-10 broad jump. He did clock 4.40 at the Harding Pro Day. Already 24 years old, Luckett faces an uphill climb as an overaged prospect with pedestrian physical attributes.

Oklahoma State junior WR Josh Stewart will forego his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

A wiry 5-foot-10, 180(ish) pounds, Stewart led the Cowboys with 60 catches this season, but managed just 703 yards. Rotoworld's Josh Norris likes Stewart's ability to find creases in the defense, but believes he's a day-three prospect. Stewart is an excellent punt returner, however, which should help his stock. Stewart could do himself a world of good with a strong Combine.

A 2012 UDFA out of East Carolina, Lewis spent time with the Redskins and Cowboys last season. He has zero catches in three career games. The 49ers waive/injured WR Chuck Jacobs to make room for Lewis. Jacobs tore his ACL in the 49ers' preseason opener.

Anderson was signed by the Eagles a month ago. Despite receiving a relatively lofty $20,000 offseason signing bonus, the 2012 undrafted free agent and potential special teamer doesn't even make it to the offseason program.

Boykin was out of the league for the entire 2015 season after spending the preseason with the Panthers. He caught nine balls for 93 yards in exhibition play. Boykin was Tyrod Taylor's top target at Virginia Tech.

Kerley has been out of the league since Buffalo cut him in early September. He would give the Lions veteran slot insurance after trading Golden Tate, but this is likely just due diligence. T.J. Jones and Brandon Powell are expected to pick up Tate's snaps.

White was out of the league last season after getting cut by the Falcons in 2016. White faded late in his career, but he'll still go down as one of the better receivers of the last 15 years. In his prime, White recorded six straight 1,000-yard seasons, earning four Pro Bowl nods in that span. He'll retire as Atlanta's all-time leader in catches (808), receiving yards (10,863) and receiving touchdowns (63). All of those records should eventually be broken by Julio Jones.

The Bucs are not expected to sign free agent Riley Cooper following his tryout at their three-day rookie minicamp.

It's probably not a good sign for what's left of Cooper's career that he didn't impress enough against rookies and reserve/future types to land a minimum contract. Cooper turns 30 in September. He's been out of the league since 2015.

Wide receiver has been a revolving door for New England following the offseason departures of Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks. Britt went to training camp with the Patriots this summer but was cut following a hamstring injury. Monday's scheduled workout would suggest Britt is nearing 100 percent. Even if the Pats decide to bring him back, the journeyman wideout won't be a fantasy consideration.

This trio is in addition to Hakeem Nicks, who also tried out. With no receiver older than 23 on the roster, it would make sense for the Saints to add a veteran before offseason workouts begin in earnest. Brandin Cooks (22), Willie Snead (23), and rookie Michael Thomas (21) are currently the projected starters.

Free agent WRs Chris Givens and Griff Whalen worked out for the Chargers.

The Chargers need to add a veteran with Keenan Allen lost for the season. The Bolts' receiver depth chart is extremely low on proven talent behind Travis Benjamin. Givens is a vertical threat with Whalen a slot man.

Thigpen will likely take over return duties after PR Leodis McKelvin fumbled a punt away to the Patriots on Monday night and muffed another. The Bills also signed OL Ryan Groy, releasing WR Denarius Moore and RB Dan Herron.

Lewis finished with career-highs in catches (36) and receiving yards (416) last year and even served as the Giants' No. 1 receiver at times with Odell Beckham, Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepard all battling injuries. He caught four balls for 66 yards during the preseason but obviously it wasn't enough to keep his roster spot. The 24-year-old could be a candidate for the Giants' practice squad.

Texans WR Wendall Williams broke his collarbone in the team's third preseason game.

He joins Will Fuller as Texans wideouts with broken collarbones. Williams isn't valuable enough for the Texans to keep on the 53-man roster when he's likely out for the first 4-6 weeks of the season, so he will likely go on I.R.

Green Bay Press-Gazette's Ryan Wood believes WR DeAngelo Yancey is a long shot to make the Packers' roster.

Yancey has primarily been used in the slot during the preseason. With Randall Cobb already pegged as the club's starting slot receiver, and rookie WR Equanimeous St. Brown playing 71% of his preseason snaps in the slot, Yancey has become expendable to a team rich in assets at receiver. Wood also believes rookie WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a good bet to make the roster given what he's shown so far (8-6-116-1) in the preseason.

A third-round pick out of Louisiana Tech in 2017, Henderson spent his rookie year on IR before going AWOL from the team this summer. Henderson resurfaced last month in hopes of returning to the team, but the die was already cast. If Henderson is lucky, the Broncos could stash him on the practice squad. The 23-year-old was recently hit with a one-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

With DeAndre Hopkins (calf) out and Will Fuller (knee) leaving early, Thompson led the team in receiving. The rookie UDFA out of Florida, Thompson caught five balls for 84 yards in year one. He'll compete for a 2018 roster spot.

As will Vincent Brown. With San Diego suffering another round of receiver injuries Sunday, they need the depth. Pettis spent part of last season and the offseason with the Chargers. Dontrelle Inman's (neck) and Stevie Johnson's (groin) availabilities for Week 14 are still up in the air.

He was an exclusive rights free agent. Matthews spent all of last season on injured reserve. The Ravens need bodies at receiver after losing Steve Smith Sr. (retirement) and Kamar Aiken (signed with Indianapolis), but Matthews won't be a difference-maker.

Broyles reportedly asked for his release after not getting many looks this preseason. A 2012 second-round pick out of Oklahoma, Broyles' career has been derailed by two ACL surgeries and a torn Achilles'. Those injuries have taken their toll on Broyles, who reportedly lacked explosiveness this offseason. He may get a look from someone, but it appears his career is nearing the end.

Jenkins made a roster push late in training camp, but it is not a great sign he could crack the Cowboys' shallow receiver corps. He may be out of chances. Dallas also waived/injured LB Ka'Lial Glaud and CB Rod Sweeting.

A fourth-round pick by the Seahawks in 2014, Norwood was traded to the Panthers at the beginning of the 2015 season and spent all of this season on various practice squads. Older than most when he entered the league, Norwood could be nearing the end. Wenning was a sixth-round pick by the Ravens in 2014. Powe was a hot name early in training camp last August.

The Jets also placed Jalin Marshall and Austin Seferian-Jenkins on the reserve/suspended list and waived/injured Lucky Whitehead. New York's trade for Jermaine Kearse on Friday likely ruined any chance Thompkins had of cracking the 53-man roster.

Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle expects Kevin Smith, Kasen Williams and Douglas McNeil to compete for the final wide receiver spot at training camp.

Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Jermaine Kearse and Paul Richardson (assuming he's healthy) will all be on the roster, leaving Smith, Williams and McNeil to battle for one or two spots. Smith should enter camp as the favorite. He outsnapped Williams 215 to 39 last season while earning five targets compared to just one for Williams. McNeil never saw the field in 2015 after joining Seattle's practice squad late in the year.

Harris (6'0/191) was a prolific pass catcher in the Colonial Athletic Association, securing 310 balls for 4,328 yards (14.0 YPR) and 36 TDs as a four-year starter. He graduated as the CAA's all-time leader in receptions. Harris ran 4.51/4.53 at the New Hampshire Pro Day, adding a 37 1/2-inch vertical and explosive 10-foot-7 broad jump. Harris needs work, but his combination of athleticism and collegiate production is impressive, even coming from the FCS.

Baltimore picked Morgan over washed-up Hakeem Nicks. Morgan had been doing the roster dance in New Orleans all season, getting signed and cut three times each. He gives the Ravens another deep threat behind Chris Givens.

The 33-year-old last played in the NFL with Pittsburgh in 2015. Jones spent time with four NFL franchises but is most known for his three-year tenure with the Ravens, winning a Super Bowl for them in 2012. Jones earned All-Pro status that year and made a number of memorable plays throughout Baltimore's playoff run including a dramatic 70-yard touchdown versus Denver and a 108-yard kickoff return in Super Bowl XLVII. He visited the end zone 23 times in 114 career games.

Fountain (6’2/206) was a three-year starter at NIU, logging a career 150/2,077/23 receiving line at 13.9 yards per catch. Not invited to the Combine, Fountain helped himself at the Panthers’ Pro Day with a 4.51 forty and explosive vertical (42 ½") and broad (11’2") jumps. Fountain also had the longest arms (34") of any wide receiver at the Combine. Lacking short-area quickness and not a separator on game tape, Fountain wins with length and leaping ability and offers some vertical potential at the next level.

Brown spent three years with the Jags from 2012-14, making 39 catches in 18 games and bouncing around the practice squad. At age 26 (in February) and a bit undersized with a limited skill set, he's not an exciting prospect.

A small-ish 5'11/185 Harper signed with the Patriots out of Cal in 2015 and had a really big preseason before being relegated to the practice squad. He spent all of last year in San Francisco playing for Chip Kelly before getting waived by the new regime in May. Even more so following the loss of Quincy Enunwa (neck, I.R.), the Jets' receiver corps is wide open. Harper is one to monitor.

The Bengals have moved Onterio McCalebb from cornerback to wide receiver.

An all-purpose running back at Auburn, McCalebb has spent the last two seasons struggling on the Bengals' practice squad as a corner. Now he's shifting back to the offensive side in an effort to find a role. At 5'10/175, McCalebb's ceiling is a seldom-used gadget guy and return man despite 4.34 speed.

Victor Cruz announced his retirement through a video for Uninterrupted Tuesday.

"As I officially close one chapter of my life and begin another, I could not be more thrilled to join another championship team at ESPN," Cruz said. "I'm excited to get started and share my insight and analysis with the viewers and fans of the NFL." Cruz joined the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010, producing two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2011 - 2012. He also hauled in four catches for 25 yards and one score in the team's Super Bowl XLVI victory over the Patriots. New York and Chicago released him after injuries derailed the final years of his career, but he still showed interest in playing as early as May. Instead, he'll be doing the salsa in an announcer's booth.

Bray's agency, Universal Sports Management, announced the signing via Twitter. He was the Colts' primary punt returner in the nine games he was healthy for last season, finishing 520 total return yards. He'll serve as special teams depth in Houston.

Cobbs (6’3/220) rebounded from a season-ending ankle injury in 2016 to earn first-team All-Big Ten as a 2017 redshirt junior, logging a 72/841/11.7/8 receiving line before turning pro. On tape, Cobbs is a poor man’s Mike Evans who wins with bully ball and got the best of Denzel Ward early last year. Unfortunately, Cobbs lacks separation speed (4.64) and struggled in both the vertical (30") and broad (9’5") jumps at the Combine. Cobbs also needs a ton of work as a route runner and had a penchant for untimely drops at IU. Cobbs has red-zone potential but may max out as a situational receiver.

The Bills have also signed LB Cap Capi. A 24-year UDFA out of Nebraska, Reilly caught 11 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown in the preseason. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he offers some size in the slot, and could see immediate playing time after Jordan Matthews was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Dye is needed with Cecil Shorts (knee) out for the season and Adam Humphries sidelined this week by a concussion. Dye is unlikely to have a big role, but he did post four catches in Week 17 last season.

Davis was a "name" undrafted free agent out of UNLV, but couldn't make it one week in Chip Kelly's camp. An imposing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with 4.57 speed and mouthwatering athleticism, Davis should get a second chance, but his NFL career is not off to a good start.

Williams was trying to rejuvenate his career in Kansas City, but looked sluggish in the preseason and had a drop in the Chiefs' second exhibition game. At age 29, the former second-round pick's career looks to be nearing an end.

Lee (6'2/215) made 26 starts for the Bears, compiling 101 career catches for 1,700 yards (16.8 YPR) and 15 TDs as Corey Coleman's bookend out wide. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Lee turned in a mediocre Pro Day with a 4.53 forty, 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. Lee has plus size, long arms (32 7/8") and adequate speed, but he dropped too many passes at Baylor and will have to learn an NFL route tree.

Hammond was out of the league last season after being part of the Chiefs' final cuts. He appeared in 25 games for Kansas City from 2014-15, catching four passes for 45 yards while mainly pitching in on special teams.

Martin appeared in one game for the 49ers last season, returning two kicks for 37 yards. The receiver-needy Lions have also kicked the tires on Corey Brown and Andre Holmes. Martin isn't a lock for the 53-man roster.

Posey has made one appearance over the past two seasons. Both Posey and Neal were apparently having solid camps, but couldn't crack the Broncos' front-loaded receiver corps. Posey is only 26, but he's running out of NFL rope.

Treggs suffered a hamstring strain versus the Patriots Thursday. The team is already thin at receiver as Alshon Jeffery (rotator cuff surgery), Nelson Agholor (lower body), Mack Hollins (undisclosed), and Markus Wheaton (undisclosed) are all recovering and have missed several practices in recent weeks. Although Treggs wasn't expected to play an integral role during the season, the Eagles' sudden need at receiver could bolster Mike Wallace into Week 1 WR4/Flex territory. Stay tuned.

A former Dolphins fourth-rounder, Gates, 28, appeared in six games for the Jets last season, catching 12 passes. Gates annually shines in pad-less practices, but is just about out of regular-season chances.

Ross joined the Cardinals late last season, logging 39 snaps and parlaying four targets into 37 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old gives Arizona some wide receiver depth and should be a core player on special teams.

Harris often drew raves from beat writers during his three offseasons with the G-Men, but he could never stay healthy. He had microfracture surgery on his right knee last July. Now going on age 27, Harris' NFL prospects are bleak.

Hall (6'0/198) bookended Brashad Perriman for the UCF Knights, turning 145 career catches into 2,051 yards (14.1 YPR) and nine TDs. He also averaged a respectable 25.4 yards on 82 kick returns. Hall has a long-speed deficiency (4.60), but can absolutely sky with a 41-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump. He has suspect hands (six drops in '14) and needs a lot of technical work to maximize his run-after-catch ability. Hall figures to top out as a kick returner and sub-package receiver.

The older brother of Titans first-round pick Corey Davis, Titus was nearly as productive as his sibling at Central Michigan, but is more size (6'1/196) and athleticism deficient with 4.51 speed and a 32 1/2-inch vertical. Titus went undrafted in 2015 and has been bouncing around ever since.

Rams undrafted rookie WR Isiah Ferguson has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus.

He'll likely be waived-injured by the Rams and head to I.R. Ferguson has the looks at 6'5/218 and tore up Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Pro Day with a 4.57 forty, 40-inch vertical, and 10-foot-7 broad jump. He opened some eyes at camp.

Boone did not make much of a mark at LSU playing behind Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. and Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry, but Mosher's unnamed personnel man said Boone has the skill set to fill the vacant Jason Avant role in the Eagles offense. Mosher echoed the scout's claims, saying Boone has a "good chance" to make the Eagles' roster if he can quickly pick up Chip Kelly's offense. It may be a long-shot, but Boone will be a player to keep an eye on during training camp.

A big-bodied (6-foot-3, 226 pounds) possession receiver, Cantrell recorded 129 catches for 1,491 yards (11.56 YPR) and 15 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Texas Tech. Cantrell unsurprisingly ran a 4.59 at the Combine, but he showed extremely well in the explosion drills (38.5-inch vertical, 130-inch broad) and managed the 3-cone drill in 6.56. Cantrell's floor is as a possession receiver with good balls skills, and his testing numbers suggest he could develop into something more.

Lane (6’3/226) turned pro as a redshirt junior after converting from linebacker to wideout for his final two college seasons, tallying a career 101-1,800-14 (17.8 YPR) receiving line and topping 100 yards in 4-of-12 games last year. Lane turned more heads with 76th-percentile SPARQ results at the Combine. The son of a former first-round NBA pick, Lane is a freaky athlete for his size and has natural hands, committing only four drops in 2016. Lane will likely focus on special teams initially, but he offers longer-range upside as an H-back/slot/red-zone presence.

They also had in WRs River Cracraft and Nelson Spruce for the workout. It is not surprising the Patriots are turning over every leaf with the current state of their receiver corps, but it is unlikely any of these guys make a fantasy impact.

A 27-year-old French national, Dable lit up the German Football League to the tune of 145 catches for nearly 2,500 yards and 32 scores over the last two seasons. He was never likely to make a roster in his first taste of NFL action, but he is an interesting even if old project for the practice squad. New York also waived WR Darius Powe.

An undrafted free agent, Brown had a solid training camp before a foot injury ended his rookie year. He spent all of 2016 on IR. Brown should be heathy for the Bengals' offseason program. He'll compete for one of the final receiver spots.

The once-hyped former seventh-rounder has not appeared in a regular season game since 2016. He has nine catches since 2015. Getting cut at this stage of training camp — the very beginning — bodes poorly for his NFL future. Wilson turns 26 in September.

Bundy allegedly became upset after he lost his hat inside a nightclub, and police were unable to calm him down before he shouted at them and was arrested. He was also booked for failing to obey an officer. The second-year UDFA out of New Mexico made the team last year but never played a snap.

Rookie Jalen Saunders will presumably return punts. A Tarleton State alum, Hakim clocked forty times in the 4.2s at his 2012 Pro Day. 24 years old, Saalim is the younger brother of former Rams star Az-Zahir Hakim.

An undrafted free agent out of Connecticut last season, Moore was waived by the Bengals after making just one catch during the preseason. He bounced around practice squads during the regular season. He'll compete for a practice-squad spot in Pittsburgh.

Although this group doesn't contain surprises, it does include some notable names. Johnson formed a preseason bond with Teddy Bridgewater before Teddy was traded to the Saints. Garcia is a former Patriots day-two draft pick. Bass recorded 3.5 sacks for an anemic Jets pass rush last year.

Davis was signed as a priority UDFA out of South Florida and recently drew praise from coach Rex Ryan as a player who stood out at camp. He caught nine passes for 68 yards this preseason and is likely headed to the practice squad.

Hankerson was getting reps with the first-team offense in the spring, and reportedly "looked strong" as a dark horse for No. 3 receiver duties. But once the pads came on in training camp, and particularly the Bills' preseason opener, "HankTime" was a colossal mess. He caught 1-of-5 targets for seven yards on Saturday, and committed three drops. His career is on life support.

Wienecke (6’4/221) graduated as the Missouri Valley Conference record holder in career catches (288), receiving yards (5,157), and receiving TDs (59). Wieneke’s sub-par athleticism was exposed at the Combine with 4.67 speed and eighth-percentile SPARQ results. Wieneke is a creative and sometimes dominant contested-catch winner and could make a living as a special teamer and red-zone contributor, or perhaps even a slot receiver. He won’t win one-on-one battles against NFL corners on the outside.

Brown spent some time with the Broncos this summer before landing on injured reserve with a back injury. The Broncos are thin behind stars Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Brown has 38 catches in 24 games since his promising rookie campaign in 2013.

An UDFA out of Ole Miss, Stringfellow caught four preseason passes for 130 yards (32.5 YPC). Despite those eye-popping numbers, Stringfellow is a big body without much explosion. He'll eventually end up on the Jets' practice squad.

He also mentioned Adrian McDonald and Chris Swain as UDFAs to watch at Chargers camp. Williams enjoyed a prolific career at Washington State, leaving with the second-most receiving yards in school history (2,889). Williams stood out at rookie minicamp with a number of nice plays and impressed by running a 4.38 forty with a 40.5-inch vertical at his Pro Day.

Williams is a second-year UDFA out of small-school Fort Hays State. Aside from the fact that he's already 24, we know nothing about him, though any wideout on the Packers' practice squad is worth keeping an eye on.

Anthrop (6'0/187) rebounded from a November 2014 ACL tear to catch 57 passes for 430 yards (7.54 YPR) and two touchdowns as a senior at Purdue. After a relatively nondescript college career playing for bad teams, Anthrop put himself on the draft radar by running 4.49 at the Boilermakers' Pro Day. Anthrop is still a limited athlete (30 1/2" vertical, 9'11" broad jump) and short on length (29 1/2-inch arms). He'll have to carve out a role on punt returns and/or in the slot to forge an NFL career.

Jones went to training camp with the Dolphins last summer but was waived/injured prior to the regular season. With Rishard Matthews headed for free agency, wide receiver depth could be a need for Miami. Jones will have a chance to make the team as a return specialist.

Burbridge (6'0/206) earned 2015's Big Ten Receiver of the Year, wrapping his career with 165 catches for 2,174 yards (13.2 YPR) and ten TDs. An inconsistent ball catcher without much separation ability, Burbridge's deficiencies were exposed at the Combine, measuring in with tiny 8-inch hands and running 4.56 with a lowly 30 1/2-inch vertical. Media WR guru Matt Harmon has described Burbridge as a "catch-and-fall guy" who poses no YAC threat. Burbridge was a good college player whose game and skill set are unlikely to transition into the pros.

A "name" UDFA out of Baylor, Cannon spent the year on the Cowboys' practice squad. He was held without a catch in two preseason appearances. Cannon is a speedster (4.41) without much nuance to his game.

To make room for Hamilton, the Colts cut backup running back Tion Green. Hamilton suited up three times for Houston last year, managing a single catch for eight yards on six targets. Even with T.Y. Hilton (shoulder) and others banged up, the 2013 sixth-rounder is just a depth option for Indy.

Barnidge says he had offers to play, but that they weren't good enough. He was also collecting $700,000 from the Browns, a factor he said weighed into his decision-making. Barnidge is still less than three years removed from a 1,000-yard campaign.

The Bengals have a need at tight end. Tyler Eifert is done for the season and Tyler Kroft (foot) was banged up in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. A formerly buzzed-about prospect, Walford couldn't make the TE-needy Jets' 53-man roster in the summer.

The move saves the Broncos $2.5 million against the cap. This was a no-brainer move. Daniels just wrapped up his age-33 season and has looked close to the end of the line much of the past couple seasons. It's an especially bad sign for Daniels' NFL future that the only head coach he's ever known -- Gary Kubiak -- has now released him. After winning the Super Bowl, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Daniels hang 'em up and call it a career.

The No. 85 overall pick of the 2008 draft, Stevens is forfeiting $2 million by hanging it up. Of course, it's quite possible the decision comes after the Titans told him he wasn't going to make the team. A blocking specialist, Stevens spent his entire eight-year career in Tennessee, catching 60 passes and scoring six touchdowns.

Free agent TE Scott Chandler announced he underwent knee surgery which will sideline him for all of 2016 and may end his career.

"This surgery will take me out of next season," Chandler wrote on Facebook, "and probably keep me from playing again." Chandler was released with a failed physical designation by the Patriots. He took a visit with the Colts shortly after his release, but he has not made any waves in free agency since then. This explains why. If this is it for Chandler, he will finish his career with 205 catches for 2,379 yards and 21 touchdowns across seven seasons with four teams. The vast majority of that production came during his four seasons with the Bills from 2011-2014.

Bears acquired TE Khari Lee from the Texans in exchange for a 2017 sixth-round pick.

Lee was an All-American at D-2 Bowie State and signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent. He didn't impress at his Pro Day, however, displaying subpar athleticism with a 5.05 forty and 9-foot-7 broad jump. Lee caught 5-of-6 preseason targets for 71 scoreless yards. The Bears like him as an inline blocker.

Bowman spent all last year on the Chargers' practice squad. It's not the first time Bowman has flashed in non-contact practices, but Hunter Henry's injury gives him a path to a roster spot. Bowman could be a name to watch this preseason.

Sudfeld re-signed with the Jets after missing all of 2015 with a torn ACL. Failing to crack the Jets' weak tight end group is not a great sign for his career. Sudfeld being cut is a good sign for Jace Amaro's roster chances.

Bennett had been considering retirement before his trade to the Patriots and made it official when they didn't bring him back. After spending his first four years as a backup in Dallas, Bennett was one of the better receiving tight ends in the league for parts of six seasons with the Giants, Chicago, Green Bay and New England. He finishes his 10-year career with 433 catches, 4,573 yards and 30 touchdowns. Bennett made one Pro Bowl appearance (2014). He won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2016.

Wright broke out with 54 catches for 571 yards and five scores as a rookie in 2013, but he has struggled to recapture that magic. Cut at the end of camp by the Lions, Wright spent last season out of the league. He will fight for one of the final roster spots in camp.

Although more famous for his name than game, Supernaw appeared in at least 15 games for the Titans each of the past three seasons. He scored his first career touchdown in 2017. A blocker and special teamer, Supernaw should get a chance to crack someone else's 53-man roster.

According to GM Kevin Colbert, Spaeth never recovered from his January "knee scope." A 2007 third-rounder, Spaeth has been the Steelers' blocking tight end for seven of the past nine seasons. He was due just $1 million, so his release probably isn't related to salary cap reasons. Spaeth turns 33 in November. It could be a while before his phone rings.

The Chargers signed Miller last week as insurance for Ladarius Green, who was dealing with concussion symptoms at the time. Antonio Gates is slated to return from his PED suspension in Week 5 and the Chargers don't have the roster space to keep five tight ends. Miller played just three snaps last week.

David Grinnage hauled in 3-of-5 targets for 37 yards in the Jaguars' Week 8 loss to the Eagles.

Grinnage caught Blake Bortles’ first pass of the game, but that was his only involvement in the first half. That changed after the break. The tight end caught two quick passes including a third-down conversion to help spark a touchdown drive in the third quarter, and Bortles just missed him in the end zone for what should have been a score on that series. With James O'Shaughnessy's health in question, Grinnage could keep the starting job after the bye week.

Miami does not believe Jones is worth the $1.797 million the lowest tender would cost, but it is possible they bring him back on a cheaper deal. Jones has 10 career catches for 103 yards and a touchdown since entering the league in 2012.

LB Bojay Filimoeatu, CB Jansen Watson and LB Justin Jackson were also cut loose. A 2013 sixth-rounder, Kasa is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last August. A former defensive end, Kasa was converted to tight end late in his college career. He has (had) 4.71 wheels to go along with his 6-foot-6, 265-pound frame, but caught only one pass in 16 games as a rookie. He'll have to prove he's healthy before getting a second chance elsewhere.

Free agent TE Richard Gordon was arrested on charges of battery and battery on a law enforcement officer in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Tuesday.

A passerby called the cops after seeing Gordon punching and pushing his girlfriend. The girlfriend said Gordon punched her arm several times and slapped her across the face as she was driving Gordon to pick up his car near a local strip club. When police discovered his car, there was an AR-15 rifle in the vehicle in plain sight. They arrested Gordon and impounded the gun and car.

He's the only healthy tight end on the roster after the other three were concussed in Week 1. A rookie UDFA, Baylis caught four passes for 32 yards in the preseason. Baylis is obviously not a fantasy option.

Cajuste is a noted journeyman who has been bouncing around the league the last three years. He became a household name on this season of Hard Knocks with the Browns. A spiritual wizard of sorts who loved his crystals and drew loud "Cajuuuuuste!" chants from the fans, Cajuste simply wasn't cutting it on the field. He needs a lot of work as a blocker and is a relatively average athlete. Perhaps he'll find a spot on a practice squad, maybe even in Cleveland.

Valles had played just 29 snaps this season, hauling in two-of-three targets. He was likely waived to make room for an additional defensive player given Detroit's plethora of injuries heading into Sunday's tilt against the Packers.

The Colts announced Clear as a tight end, but he has the size (6'5/277) to play tackle. In all likelihood, he'll work in jumbo packages as a blocking specialist if he makes the team. Clear was a "name" UDFA out of Texas A&M after last May's draft. He spent last summer with the Steelers.

Cunningham was "Mr. Irrelevant" in this year's draft, going with the No. 254 overall — and final — pick to the Colts. He's yet to appear in an NFL game. Brodine appeared in two games for the 2011 Raiders. All five players will spend the offseason on the Rams' roster before likely getting cut in camp.

Donnell lasted one month with the team after signing in the wake of Dennis Pitta's career-ending hip injury. Donnell caught three passes for four yards and one touchdown this preseason. His once-interesting career has taken a turn for the worst in the past year. Donnell can't block a lick at 6'6/265.

Sandland (6'5/253) spent one season with the Bobcats after transferring from Miami (FL), catching 37 passes for 632 yards (17.1 YPR) and a team-high nine TDs. He showed big-time athleticism at the Combine, running 4.74 with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump. Sandland is long armed (34 1/4") and can block, but he has very limited experience against formidable competition after bouncing around JUCO and FCS and playing sparingly at The U. Sandland is an unlikely rookie-year contributor, but in the long term he has NFL-starter traits.

Carter (6’3/241) made 35 starts for the Cornhuskers, finishing with a 59-744-4 (12.6 YPR) receiving line and never earning above honorable mention All-Big Ten. Billed as a high-end athlete at Nebraska, Carter underwhelmed with a 4.68 forty and especially sluggish 4.73 three-cone time at the Combine. Lacking both the size to make an impact as a blocker and the athleticism to stress defenses, Carter has the look of a low-ceiling H-back/special teams prospect.

Ernsberger (6’3/241) played fullback, special teams, and tight end for the Broncos, logging just one career carry but a 45/528/11.7/5 receiving line and earning second-team All-MAC as a senior. Ernsberger ran 4.78 at the Combine with 32nd-percentile SPARQ results. A jack of all trades but master of none, Ernsberger should compete for special teams snaps right away and offers enough versatility to eventually carve out a minor offensive role, likely as a situational lead blocker and checkdown option.

The Jaguars declined their 2018 option on TE Mychal Rivera, making him a free agent.

The ex-Raider spent all of 2017 on injured reserve with a wrist injury. A 2013 sixth-rounder, Rivera caught at least 30 passes each of the first three years of his career but was phased out his final year in Oakland (2016). Rivera, who turns 28 in September, will struggle for guaranteed money in free agency.

The UMass alum will miss "at least a week," according to coach Mike Tomlin, but could be sidelined even further than that. Blanchflower was slated to compete for a roster spot behind starter Heath Miller and blocker Matt Spaeth.

Williams was billed as an athletic, catch-first tight end coming out of Arkansas in 2011, but he isn't particularly athletic and really struggles to block. In Washington, Williams will have a realistic chance at making the 53-man roster after Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen were placed on I.R. The Redskins should be continuing to look at tight ends at final NFL cuts.

Former Jets and Ravens TE Konrad Reuland died Monday at the age of 29.

Reuland reportedly died from complications stemming from a brain aneurysm he suffered November 28. "We lost a Raven today," Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. "I just want to offer condolences to his family. We love Konrad Reuland. Every single guy in the locker room loves him." An undrafted free agent out of Stanford, Reuland appeared in 30 games across three seasons for the Jets and Ravens. Our condolences go out to his loved ones.

Affectionately known as "Busta," Anderson (6'5/244) finished his college career with just 61 receptions for 954 yards (15.6 YPR) and nine touchdowns, never catching more than 22 passes in a season. He tore both of his triceps tendons a senior. Anderson flashed seam-stretching ability for the Gamecocks, but has abnormally small hands (8 3/4") and dropped far too many balls in college. He's essentially a poor man's Ladarius Green.

The Eagles will carry at least three tight ends with Zach Ertz, Brent Celek and Trey Burton all assured roster spots. Pantale has been working as the first-team fullback, a role originally reserved for Burton. A 25-year-old UDFA, Pantale spent most of last year on the Eagles' practice squad after getting cut by the Bears at the end of training camp. Pantale ran a 4.99 forty at the 2013 Combine. He'll have to stick around as a blocker.

Baugh (6’4/247) made 29 starts for the Buckeyes, logging a career 55/607/11.0/8 receiving line with five TDs on 28 receptions as a senior. Baugh’s forty time disappointed (4.83) at the Combine, however, and he tested out as a sluggish 20th-percentile athlete. On tape, Baugh failed to run fluid routes, showed below-average hands, and wasn’t a standout blocker. Baugh would do well to carve out a C.J. Uzomah-like career as a No. 2/3 tight end.

Cartwright (6'4/243) made 34 starts for the Rams, parlaying 75 catches into 1,136 yards (15.1 YPR) and 11 TDs. He made honorable mention All-Mountain West as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Cartwright displayed adequate athletic ability at Colorado State's Pro Day, running 4.77 with a 34 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Cartwright is built big with long arms (33 3/4") and huge hands (10 7/8"), but lacks fluidity in his movements and blocked poorly in college.

Gragg spent the first four years of his career in Buffalo. He missed all of 2016 to knee surgery. A move tight end with 4.5 speed, Gragg gives the Jets a solid flyer with Austin Seferian-Jenkins suspended the first two weeks.

Robinson was plucked off the Broncos' practice squad. His addition is a sign the Browns are worried about Jordan Cameron's (shoulder) Week 2 status. A third-year undrafted free agent, Robinson has never appeared in a regular-season game.

Sinkfield is a converted receiver who spent the 2016 offseason in Minnesota. A right proper 6-foot-5, 245 pounds, Truesdell is an athletic flier out of the Arena League. He has theoretical upside, but mostly theoretical since he's already 27. All three players will likely be early cuts off the 90-man roster.

Wells (6’6/256) was primarily a blocker for SDSU’s run-heavy offense, managing a career 38/449/11.8/6 receiving line but earning second-team All-Mountain West in each of his final two seasons based almost strictly on Wells’ ability to open holes for Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny. Wells showed potential to become something more by running 4.75 at the Combine with a 33-inch vertical and 20 reps on the bench. Wells profiles as a trusty role player with some developmental room for growth.

Housler was signed to a reserve/future deal in January. He pulled a hamstring in voluntary workouts, but was never a strong candidate for a spot behind Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen. Housler is in danger of falling out of the league.

Dallas' 2015 third-round pick is only entering his fourth year but will forever be tarnished by his outing against the Atlanta Falcons (four sacks allowed) last season. Green opened 2017 as the Cowboys' starting left guard but was replaced by Jonathan Cooper after three games. He'll still find a home as depth if he can elevate his play beyond last year's performance.

The Panthers' former left tackle, Oher entered the concussion protocol last Week 4 and has remained there since. "The brain is a scary thing," Oher posted on social media following the announcement. "You have to be careful with it." The Panthers spent the offseason preparing for life after Oher, lavishing money on LT Matt Kalil and using a second-round pick on Taylor Moton. Oher, whose career was stalling before he surprisingly emerged as the Panthers' blindside protector, turned 31 in April. His NFL future is looking bleak.

Pressed into duty after Ja'Wuan James injured his toe, Fox was extraordinarily bad on Ryan Tannehill's right side. It's unusual for a team to release an 11-game starter at this stage of the (off)season, but Fox wasn't in the Dolphins' 2016 plans. His release creates $1.4 million in cap space. Fox turns 28 in May. He'll search for swing work on the open market.

The 85th overall pick in last year's draft, Garcia missed his entire rookie season with blood clots in his lungs, then was cut by the Pats with a non-football injury designation late last week. Garcia is a worthy flyer as a 24-year-old left tackle prospect, but he'll ultimately be a long shot with the Jets.

A fifth-round pick of the Ravens in 2015, Myers spent all of 2016 on Seattle's practice squad after bouncing around the league as a rookie. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports the Seahawks plan to give Myers a shot at right tackle this offseason, which is the position he played in college. Still, he is unlikely to crack the final roster.

A seventh-round pick in 2013, Bykowski spend his rookie year on the 49ers practice squad. An undrafted rookie out of Stanford, Skov was pushed out of the draft by his shaky medical history. All three are candidates for the practice squad.

Free agent OT King Dunlap announced his retirement after nine seasons.

Released by the Chargers on March 13, Dunlap hadn't drawn a whiff of interest in free agency. Dunlap struggled with injury and ineffectiveness the past two years, including concussion issues. He appeared in all 16 games just once in his career. Dunlap turns 32 in September.

Retired OT Eugene Monroe continues to advocate for the medicinal use of marijuana in the NFL.

"This pain is never going away. My body is damaged," said Monroe, 30, who was released by the Ravens last year after becoming the first active player to publicly call on the league to permit medical marijuana. "I have to manage it somehow. Managing it with pills was slowly killing me. Now I'm able to function and be extremely efficient by figuring out how to use different formulations of cannabis." The current CBA expires in 2020, and Monroe believes there's enough info out there for the two sides to come to an agreement to allow marijuana for pain relief. Commissioner Roger Goodell seems skeptical, saying, "Listen, you’re ingesting smoke, so that’s not usually a very positive thing that people would say. It does have [an] addictive nature. There are a lot of compounds in marijuana that may not be healthy for the players long term." Goodell remains as clueless as anyone. The entire story is at the link below and is worth the read.

Bradfield, 29 in September, has been out of the league since making two starts for the Jaguars back in 2014. He has 41 career games and 27 starts under his belt and will compete with Charles Brown, Chaz Green, and others for a backup job.

A fifth-round draft pick out of Ole Miss, Cooper was a big disappointment as a member of Chip Kelly's first draft class. The 49ers will likely hope Cooper passes through waivers and is eligible for their practice squad.

Senior tested as a fourth-percentile SPARQ athlete at the Combine and faces a steep learning curve in transitioning to the NFL. He figures to be a liability in pass protection and may end up moving to guard at some point.

Dunker (6’4/318) made 43 starts for the TSU Tigers, shuttling between guard and tackle before settling in on the blind side as a senior. He earned first-team FCS All-America in 2016. Originally a Florida commit, Dunker transferred after a series of 2013 arrests, the most serious involving grand theft of a motor vehicle. Dunker stayed out of trouble in the small-school ranks. A plus athlete who will move inside in the pros, Dunker’s biggest drawback is his shortage of core strength, which limits his run-blocking prowess. He best profiles as a zone-scheme guard.

Buchanan (6’5/316) made 32 starts as the RedHawks’ right tackle, earning second-team All-MAC honors as a senior. A poor athlete with short arms (32 5/8"), Buchanan’s on-field play was inconsistent throughout college. He’ll have to show position versatility to earn a swing-reserve role in the pros.

A sixth-round pick this year, Bisnowaty has been on the practice squad all season. He will take the roster spot of Bobby Hart, who was waived on Saturday, and likely get the start at right tackle in the season finale.

Parris (6’6/312) made 41 starts on Stony Brook’s offensive line before missing the final five games of his college career with a fractured fibula. Parris was so effective FCS coaches still voted him a first-team All-American in 2017. Coming off the broken leg, Parris posted abysmal workout numbers at his Pro Day. Parris needs to get back to full strength, but he offers developmental potential based on size, length, and dominant tape.

A seventh-round pick of the Falcons in 2015, Rodgers has also spent time with the Giants and Panthers during his two-year career, but he has yet to make a regular-season appearance. He is a roster long shot.

Fallin (6'7/340) made 33 starts on the blind side of Paxton Lynch, earning first-team All-Conference USA as a senior. Fallin has a massive frame, long arms (34 5/8"), and big hands (10 1/8"), but guard-level feet and athleticism and plays with poor technique as a heavy-legged waist bender. Fallin's ceiling is probably a swing guard-right tackle. He may not even have what it takes to win a stable backup job.

Giants UDFA DT Jarron Jones worked with the offensive line at Friday's OTAs.

Jones could be attempting a position change. At 6'6/316, Jones is certainly large enough to play on the O line and may be more valuable as a blocker after showing subpar athleticsm at the Combine (5.33 forty).

Yankey entered the pros as a decorated collegiate, but the NFL transition has been unkind to him. He'll search for a third team after flunking out of Vikings camp last year. Yankey fell to the fifth round in the 2014 draft.

Grubbs suffered the injury in Week 7. He was released with a "failed physical" designation in the opening days of free agency. Now 32, Grubbs was the No. 29 overall pick of the 2007 draft. He was one of the best guards in the league for the Ravens and Saints. Grubbs hasn't made any official announcements about his football future.

Steen was injured in Week 7. As Dolphins guards have been known to do, Steen was struggling mightily before going down. Third-year UDFA Jesse Davis took Steen's place in Week 8. There shouldn't be much of a difference going forward. Steen will be a restricted free agent next spring.

Morgan (6’3/309) made 43 career starts at left tackle for the Kutztown Golden Bears, earning the 2016 Gene Upshaw Award as Division II’s top offensive lineman and becoming the first-ever O-Lineman to win Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. While Morgan possesses long arms (34 5/8") and dominated his low-level competition, his pre-draft workouts underwhelmed with poor test results and only 21 reps on the bench. He was still hailed as a small-school sleeper in this abominably poor O-Line class.

Alexander was cut with the "non-football injury" designation. Facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's PED policy, Alexander did not report to camp. The No. 234 overall pick of the 2016 draft, Alexander made four starts last season but was a liability at right tackle. Alexander might not land a workout until he's served his four-game ban.

The Falcons lost OG Brandon Fusco to a season-ending injury on Monday Night Football, so Odhimabo has been added onto the Falcons active roster. As a tackle with the Seahawks in 2017, Odhimabo earned PFF's third-worst tackle grade out of 83 qualifiers.

A Giants starter since 2014, Jerry was a constant liability on the interior. The Giants are moving forward with free agent addition Patrick Omameh and second-rounder Will Hernandez at guard. Now 32, Jerry's experience will probably earn him workout calls when teams have a need at guard.

Franklin spent parts of 2017 out of the league, making just one appearance with Washington. He started every game with the Broncos and Chargers prior to last season, splitting time between tackle and guard. A 2011 second round pick, Franklin made $24 million over his six-year career.

Arkin has been bouncing around the league since being taken by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2011 draft, but he has played just 13 career snaps in the regular season. Set to turn 30 in October, he is likely nearing the end of the line.

Thomas was a 2013 third-round pick by the Dolphins. He started 26 games for Miami, making appearances at both guard spots and right tackle, before being cut back in October and spending the rest of the season on the street. Thomas is still just 27 but has yet to prove he belongs in the NFL.

Jaguars OG Mackenzy Bernadeau is the favorite to start at left guard in 2016.

The Jaguars were hoping Alabama center Ryan Kelly would fall to them in the second round but the Colts grabbed him with the 18th overall pick. Now Brandon Linder will shift to center with Bernadeau sliding in at left guard. Bernadeau has made 40 career starts at left guard, though his only start for Dallas last season came at right guard. Bernadeau may have to hold off Luke Joeckel in camp.

The No. 153 overall pick of last year's draft, Richardson struggled when pressed into duty as a rookie, and didn't take a step forward this summer. His draft pedigree will likely land him on the practice squad, but his NFL career is trending in the wrong direction.

Broncos will not tender an offer to restricted free agent G/C Sam Brenner, making him a free agent.

Brenner sat out the entire 2016 season after suffering a concussion early in training camp. Even if he were healthy, Brenner would have been a backup. Brenner claims to have cleared the concussion protocol, so at least he'll enter free agency with a clean bill of health.

Greene (6'3/321) made 32 starts for the Aztecs, mostly at right guard. While he's a limited athlete — 5.20 forty, 8-foot-2 broad jump, 8.07 three-cone time — Greene flashed people-erasing power in the Mountain West and didn't embarrass himself as a pulling guard on the move. Greene could grow into a useful player if utilized correctly. He has NFL-level run-blocking ability.

Jaguars OL Tanner Hawkinson has retired from the NFL after three seasons.

Jacksonville claimed Hawkinson off waivers from Philadelphia less than two weeks ago. He only appeared in four games over three seasons. The 25-year-old entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2013.

Gates (6’5/295) turned pro as a redshirt junior after making 35 career starts, moving from right tackle to left tackle for his final two seasons. He only earned honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2017. Short armed (32") and a lowly second-percentile SPARQ athlete, Gates isn’t built to play tackle in the NFL and isn’t a good enough blocker to excel inside.

Adams missed most of the last two years recovering from a torn patellar tendon. It's a solid flyer if Adams can regain his pre-injury form. Adams started at guard for Houston before going down, but should get a look at tackle with the Jets.

He's been replaced on the active roster by LB Marcus Rush, who was signed off the 49ers' practice squad on Tuesday. Poutasi drew the start at left guard Sunday against Houston but only lasted 18 snaps before getting hurt. The Jaguars' offensive line is a mess right now.

The deal includes a $69,696 signing bonus. Alabama's right tackle, Shepherd is short armed (32 7/8"), and only an average athlete. He did a disappointing 17 reps on the bench at the Combine. Shepherd is a low-ceiling prospect who will try to carve out a role as a super sub.

Boyko (6'6/301) was a 41-game starter as the Rebels' blind-side protector, earning second-team All-Mountain West as a junior and senior. Short armed (32") with relatively small hands (9") considering his frame, Boyko is also a pedestrian mover, clocking a 5.60 forty in Indianapolis with an 8-foot-7 broad jump and painful 7.91 short shuttle time. Boyko is short on length, athleticism, and strength. He's going to have a tough time in the pros.

Masifilo, a 2012 undrafted free agent out of Stanford, has spent the better part of the past two seasons on Tampa Bay's practice squad. He's appeared in one regular-season game. Two weeks into the preseason, Masifilo has graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 overall guard, receiving strong marks in the run game.

Maiava (6'5/314) spent 2013-2014 as a rotational guard-tackle at U of A before taking over as the Wildcats' starting right tackle as a senior. He has plus arm length (33 5/8") and big (10 1/2"), heavy hands. A powerful drive blocker with impressive weight-room strength (34 reps of 225), Maiava struggled in pass protection when placed at tackle, but looked better on junior tape at guard. Maiava has some potential to develop into a useful swing reserve, or perhaps a short-term starter.

They also cut veteran Austin Pasztor. A 2017 fourth-rounder, Harlow was a rookie inactive that struggled with the move to guard after playing tackle in college. He should resurface as a development project.

Detroit acquired Thomas from the 49ers in exchange for Jeremy Kerley less than a week ago. One of the 49ers many ACL rehab picks, the 2014 third-rounder has yet to play a regular-season game. He could end up on the practice squad.

Slater (6’7, 333) has the size and strength to handle power rushers, but a debilitating lack of athleticism renders him a grope-and-hug extraordinaire against speed and nuance. Last season, in San Diego's run-heavy system, Slater allowed 4.5 sacks and eight knockdowns and was also clipped with a Greg Robinson-esque five holding penalties. Slater's lack of lateral quickness -- 8.36 seconds in the three-cone drill at the NFL Scouting Combine -- and flexibility means a move to guard is forthcoming. He has enough size and power to potentially hang if he can handle the move, but Slater arrives in the NFL not NFL-ready for either guard or tackle.

Weathersby (6’4/317) made only 15 career starts on the Tigers’ line, finally earning a full-time starting job at right tackle as a 2017 junior, then turning pro. Weathersby logged unimpressive ninth-percentile SPARQ results and measured in with 33 1/4-inch arms in Indy. A virtual lock to struggle against speedy NFL edge rushers, Weathersby’s best shot at a pro career is likely at guard or in a swing-reserve role.

Zuttah has done the roster dance in Baltimore over the past few months, first getting traded to the 49ers in March before being released by San Francisco on August 14 and signing back with Baltimore four days later. He lasted two weeks on his second stint. Zuttah made the Pro Bowl last year but is 31. The Ravens appear to be going with Ryan Jensen or Tony Bergstrom at center.

Kerin (6-foot-4 1/2, 310) took over as a starter on the Rockets' interior line as a sophomore and went on to start 38 games, mostly at center. He earned All-MAC recognition in all three of those seasons. A passable athlete with plenty of strength (30 bench-press reps), Kerin projects as an interior reserve capable of playing either guard or center for the Vikings.

Day (6'4/296) started 46 games as the Bulldogs' center, but was never recognized as an All-SEC player by the conference's coaches. He was a scrappy technician in college, winning with toughness as opposed to athleticism or strength. Day isn't an NFL starting-caliber center and doesn't move or drive block well enough to excel at guard. He's likely to have a brief pro career where he's constantly fighting for roster spots.

The injury almost certainly will send him to injured reserve. Bond had been filling in at center for Ryan Kelly, who missed the start of the season with a foot injury. Kelly returned to practice last week, however, and has a good chance to suit up Week 5.

Fuller (6’5/307) made 39 starts for the Bears, earning first-team All-Big 12 from the conference’s coaches as a senior. Blessed with exceptional size for a center, Fuller boasts left tackle-length arms (34 1/8") and is big enough to tangle with hulking nose tackles. Fuller is a below-average athlete, however, and wasn’t a dominant run blocker in the Big 12. He also committed 16 penalties last season, most among all draft-eligible centers. While Fuller’s size and length give him intrigue, he will have to learn to harness his traits and become more technically sound to grow into an NFL starter.

The moves make room for Seattle's undrafted free agent class. Nowak started the first eight games last season at center, but he ended up losing his job to Patrick Lewis. He will be a roster long shot wherever he lands.

With Anthony Steen (ankle) listed as doubtful and Brandon Albert (ankle) questionable for Thursday night, the Dolphins needed an extra body up front. Douglas made six starts for Miami in 2015 but couldn't survive final cuts this summer.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Rams would like to add Dielman to the practice squad. The No. 176 overall pick of the draft, Dielman couldn't crack the Bengals' 53-man roster. He's a college tackle transitioning to the interior.

Tuerk was the Chargers' third-round pick in 2016 but has played only one snap the past two seasons. Arizona signed hybrid guard/tackle Justin Pugh to a five-year, $45 million contract this offseason, but the team's interior line remains a looming question mark given the recent performance of all. A.Q. Shipley will continue to start at center.

Brendel (6'4/303) became a starter the moment he arrived at UCLA, going on to make 52 consecutive starts and earning second-team All-Pac 12 as a senior. Brendel's smallish hands (8 1/4") and arms (31") are concerns for his NFL transition, as are his limitations as a space blocker and shortage of strength. Brendel is a battler in the trenches, but he lacks starter-caliber tools and won't be much of an option at guard. His pro career is likely to be brief.

Ramirez has been in decline the past two seasons, but his retirement comes as a surprise. He was expected to push for the starting center job despite getting reduced to a backup role with the Lions last year. Chicago will move forward with Cornelius Edison behind Hroniss Grasu.

G/T Wade Smith was released in a corresponding roster move. Vandervelde was among the Eagles' final cuts, but it was partly because he was dealing with a back injury. Vandervelde appeared in 14 games last season, and will provide some much needed depth along the Eagles' battered interior line.

Kugler (6'3/297) converted from tight end to center as a freshman and went on make 43 straight starts, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten as a senior. Kugler's arms (30 1/2") limit him to center only and his Pro Day workout was horrific, running 5.47 with a 26 1/2-inch vertical.

Once a folk hero of #RamsTwitter -- yes, such a thing exists -- Jones was a low-level prospect coming out of Alabama despite many college accolades, and has earned 23 career snaps as a third-year pro. He takes the roster spot of G/C Julian Vandervelde, who was waived in a corresponding move.

Matthews (6'2/290) is the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, brother of 2014 Falcons first-round pick Jake Matthews and cousin of Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews. He's flattered by the conflation, but that doesn't mean Mike's NFL dreams are DOA. He can't fix the poor athleticism (5.45 forty, 8.09 3-cone, 24.5-inch vertical), but he's as smart, technically sound and tough (has played through a broken foot) as you'd expect from an apple shaken off the Matthews tree. For those reasons, NFL Media's Gil Brandt believes he'll develop into a long-time NFL starter. Matthews received a signing bonus of $7,500 from the Browns. He'll head to summer camp No. 3 on the center depth chart behind Cam Erving and Garth Gerhart. Party on.

De La Puente was Chicago's starting left guard the last two weeks, and made five appearances at center earlier in the season. Michael Ola is expected to move back inside, with Jordan Mills (ribs) returning at right tackle. The Bears promoted DT Brandon Dunn from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Fabiano (6'4/303) was a four-year starter for the Crimson, seeing action all over the line and earning first-team All-Ivy League in 2015. His stock elevated at Harvard's Pro Day, running 5.04 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 25 bench-press reps. Fabiano battled turf toe as a senior and eventually required surgery. Seen as an interior-only prospect in the scouting community, Fabiano is worth a shot due to his athleticism and versatility.

Allen was one of the draft's most surprising free agents. Allen (6'1/294) was a 2015 first-team All American, finishing his Michigan State career with 47 starts — 42 at center and five at left guard. Likened to longtime Bears C Olin Kreutz by O-Line guru Lance Zierlein, Allen overcomes size and athletic deficiencies with big hands (10 1/8"), an ability to anchor and sometimes even overpower bigger nose tackles and a tenacious playing demeanor. Rotoworld college prospects guru Josh Norris rated Allen as a top-50 player in this year's class.

A converted nose tackle, Balducci appeared in two games as an undrafted rookie last year. He'll add depth to an offensive line that's lost multiple starters. Balducci was a guard with the 49ers, but the Jets are listing him at center.

Adams (6’1/302) was a four-year starter for the Wolfpack, earning second-team All-ACC as a junior and senior. He primarily played right guard but dabbled at center. Adams’ tape pops in the run game, where he overpowered opponents at the point of attack. Not invited to the Combine, Adams tested out as a sluggish fifth-percentile athlete at NC State’s Pro Day. Adams seems unlikely to become a plus NFL starter, but his tenacity and sheer block execution make him a viable center-guard swingman prospect.

Dismukes (6'3/296) won the 2014 Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, finishing his time at Auburn with two first-team All-SEC selections and 50 starts. He showed passable athleticism in Indianapolis, running 5.31 with a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-foot-11 broad jump. An undersized, high-effort scrapper, Dismukes can only play center. He'll compete for a roster spot in training camp.

Eagles C Tyler Orlosky missed all of OTAs and minicamp with a sprained MCL.

He's 100 percent now. A priority UDFA out of West Virginia, Orlosky is looking to earn a backup spot on one of the deepest offensive lines in the league. Orlosky was only charged with allowing one sack in his college career.

Vasquez visited Tennessee last week, but left without a deal. The Titans could bring him in as a pass-blocking upgrade over Jeremiah Poutasi and Chance Warmack. Vasquez is coming off a down season in Gary Kubiak's zone scheme, grading as PFF’s No. 50 guard out of 81 qualifiers.

The Colts signed Herremans last offseason to start at right guard. After two games, the Colts ended that experiment and ended up cutting the 33-year-old in December. This is Herremans' first known visit since his release.

Former Panthers and Giants OG Geoff Schwartz announced his retirement after nine seasons in the NFL.

Released by the Lions last August, Schwartz wrote he has known he was retired "for months." A quality player, Schwartz's career likely would have gone much differently if he had been able to stay on the field, but he missed all of 2011 with a hip injury and played just 13 games in two seasons with the Giants. Schwartz should have a future as a broadcaster and analyst.

A 2009 third-round pick by the Steelers out of Wisconsin, Urbik wound up making 63 career starts between the Bills and Dolphins, seeing action at both guard positions and center. Urbik spent 2017 out of football following a knee injury.

Fanaika signed a three-year, $6.5 million contract last March, but quickly lost his starting guard job in camp. He was placed on injured reserve with a back injury before the season. Now 30, Fanaika struggled mightily for the Cardinals in 2014.

A seventh-round pick out of New Hampshire in 2013, Smith was converted from defensive tackle to guard in Seattle. He has familiarity with new coach Dan Quinn and will battle for one of the Falcons' final roster spots.

As the Browns replace Mitchell Schwartz, Alvin Bailey spent most of spring with the first team. "I’m going to put the best five guys out there and continue to mix and match and see how can we become better," coach Hue Jackson said, hinting the move may be more than an experiment. "If somebody can do something better for our football team and they’re deserving, then that’s what we’ll do." Per Jackson, Drango is further along than third-round OT Shon Coleman.

Turner (6'4/330) made 42 starts for the Tar Heels, earning first-team All-America as a senior after a dominant run-blocking season in the ACC. A thickly-built road grader, Turner has short arms (32 7/8") but huge hands (10 3/8") and a mauler's mentality. He has bust potential due to plodding athleticism, running 5.58 with a pathetic 7-foot-4 broad jump in Indy. An old-school, straight-line power blocker, Turner will have a chance to become an NFL contributor only if utilized correctly.

DeBord (6'6/302) made a school-record 51 starts for the Eagles, earning first-team FCS All American in 2015. He drew NFL notice with a big Pro Day, running 5.03 with a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump. DeBord managed only 18 bench-press reps and obviously needs time in the weight room, but he has NFL-level size and athleticism. He's a somewhat intriguing project.

Matias (6'6/309) was a stalwart left guard for the Seminoles, tallying 43 starts and earning second-team All ACC as a senior. Brutally short on athleticism, Matias posted a 17 1/2-inch vertical, 5.52 forty, and 7-foot broad jump at the Combine. Matias has the build of a right tackle, but his inability to move efficiently or smoothly is a major concern. It would be a surprise if Matias became more than a high-end backup or barely-functional spot starter.

Demby (6’5/335) was a four-year starter at left tackle for the Black Bears, earning first-team FCS All-American as a senior and dominating his small-school opponents with massive size. Demby failed to show NFL-caliber athleticism at the Combine, managing second-percentile SPARQ results and only 17 reps on the bench. Demby would likely have a better shot at an NFL career by kicking inside to guard.

The Broncos needed to clear a roster spot for Billy Turner, who was claimed off waivers from the Ravens on Monday. Weems logged 114 snaps for Denver this year while mostly playing at right guard. He struggled mightily, grading out as one of the worst guards in football, according to ProFootballFocus.

Free agent OG Chase Farris will miss all of 2017 after suffering a torn Achilles.

The injury occurred while training for the upcoming season. This also explains why New England waived him with a non-football-injury designation on Thursday. Farris spent last year on the Patriots' practice squad after going undrafted out of Ohio State. Expect the Pats to fill his vacant roster spot by adding an interior lineman.

Johnstone (6'6/301) made 39 starts in his Oregon career -- all at left tackle -- and rebounded from an injury-ruined junior season to earn first-team All-Pac 12 as a senior. Johnstone has long arms (34") and big hands (10 3/8") and is an above-average athlete with 5.21 speed and an impressive 7.31 three-cone time. Two left ACL tears in college have robbed Johnstone of some of his movement skills, however, and his shortage of lower-body strength shows up in both Johnstone's pass and run blocking. He would do well to become a reliable NFL swing tackle.

Mama (6’3/334) made 29 starts in three seasons as a Trojan, earning second-team All-Pac 12 from the conference’s coaches in 2016. A big, strong mauler in the run game, Mama was charged with just one QB hit allowed last year. Mama tested atrociously in Indy, however, registering second-percentile SPARQ results with a brutal 5.84 forty and 8.51 three-cone time. Despite long arms (35") and massive hands (11"), Mama is a long shot to develop into an NFL starter and will have to be protected with help blocks whenever takes the field.

Phillips (6’3/318) started all for years for the ISU Bengals, making starts at every position except center and earning first-team All-Big Sky as a senior. Phillips tested as a rock-solid 49th-percentile athlete before the draft, also doing 31 bench-press reps at his Pro Day. Phillips won with bursts of power in the Big Sky Conference, dominating much smaller D-IAA defenders. Nevertheless, Phillips’ movement ability and versatility give him a shot at an extended career.

Kalis (6’4/306) made 43 career starts on the Wolverines’ line, earning second-team All-Big Ten as a senior. Not invited to the Combine despite being a fairly well-known college player, Kalis hinted why with a poor Pro Day workout, testing as a fifth-percentile athlete with severely below-par movement numbers. Kalis is considered a tough, heady prospect with advanced technique, but he will have to overcome some pretty fundamental talent limitations to become more than a camp body.

Gennesy (6’3/318) spent three years at TAMU after transferring from community college, starting the final two at left tackle and earning first-team All-SEC recognition from the conference’s coaches as a senior. A quality college starter with severe athletic deficiencies, Gennesy posted the lowest SPARQ score among all offensive linemen at the Combine. Also short for a tackle, Gennesy’s best shot at an NFL career is almost certainly inside at guard. His test results suggest he has a low floor.

DBs Tracy Howard and Trae Elston have been waived. A Seahawk from 2013-15, Bailey was signed by the Browns after Seattle non-tendered him. He appeared in 14 games last season, with the two absences being because of a suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Bailey was arrested for drunk driving last September. Bailey is primarily a guard, but can play tackle. He made five starts along the interior last year.

Replogle reportedly "didn't look lost" on offense during post-draft rookie camp, but he's undersized for a guard at 6-foot-2, 299, and is shaping up as a long shot for a roster spot. Replogle went undrafted out of Indiana in 2013.

An undrafted free agent last year, Cooper spent most of 2017 on the Giants' practice squad and was re-signed to a futures deal in January. He'll give the Packers some line depth going into training camp.

This is a good sign for the Raiders. Coach Jon Gruden initially deemed Giacomini the favorite to start at right tackle, but Donald Penn agreed to move there, rendering Giacomini expendable. Giacomini was the worst starting offensive tackle in football last season, getting absolutely annihilated in pass protection.

Lucas was hoping to make the team as a backup tackle but the Rams are going in another direction. Standing at a hulking 6'9" and 328 pounds, the five-year vet has appeared in just six games (one start) over his last two seasons.

The Seahawks needed to clear a roster spot for Jeremy Lane, who was traded to Houston but returned to Seattle after failing his physical. Battle did not see the field during his two-month tenure with Seattle.

Cheek (6'6/295) was a two-year starter at right guard for the Aggies, showing plus athleticism on movement-based blocks but struggling in the power run game and often getting pushed around inside. Cheek's frame is indeed that of a tackle's, but he has short arms (32 3/4") and is short on tackle experience. In order to hang on in the NFL, Cheek will have to demonstrate position versatility as a swing guard-tackle reserve. He is unlikely to grow into a starter.

They also cut tight end Rory "Busta" Anderson. Pears started all 16 games for the Niners last season but couldn't hold off Trent Brown in camp. The 34-year-old should land a backup gig in relatively short order despite his struggles last year.

Hart moved to offensive tackle last offseason after spending his first three years as a deep reserve on the defensive line. He didn't appear in any 2017 games. Hart gives the Eagles veteran depth behind Lane Johnson and Jason Peters.

Van Dyk was a three-year starter at Portland State, earning All-Big Sky honors his senior year. He is a plus athlete for his 6-foot-7, 313-pound frame, but will need to build his functional strength before he can make an impact in the league. Van Dyk will likely land on the Rams' practice squad this season.

Ex-Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer is retiring after missing the 2016 season with hip and shoulder injuries.

Drafted in the second round in 2009, Vollmer went on to start 90 games for the Patriots. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2010 at right tackle, won a Super Bowl in 2014, and helped protect Tom Brady for seven seasons. Vollmer is currently enrolled in NFL Broadcast Boot Camp. Last year, the Patriots moved forward with Marcus Cannon as their long-term right tackle starter.

Ware (6’8/317) was a three-year starter at the D-IAA level whose stock took off at the Alabama State Pro Day, where he ran a freakish 4.99 forty. He came onto the radar of Rotoworld draft analyst Josh Norris, who ranked Ware as one of this year’s top-140 prospects before the draft. While obviously a major project, Ware’s size and movement skills make him an intriguing developmental ball of clay in an offensive line-starved league.

Undrafted QB Jerod Evans was waived/injured to make room for him. Salako (6’6/316) spent his first two college seasons at now-defunct UAB and his final two with the Cowboys, starting all four and earning second-team All-Big 12 from the conference’s coaches as a senior. Salako offers plus arm length (34 ¼") but sub-first-percentile athleticism and wasn’t invited to February’s Combine, a bad sign for a four-year starter. Salako’s lack of functional movement skills show up in pass protection on tape. He’s a major NFL long shot.

C Drew Nowak, OL Zach Sterup, OLB Garrick Mayweather, and DB Shannon Edwards were signed in corresponding moves. A seventh-round pick of the Cowboys last year, Gibson was released by Dallas at final cuts. He spent last season on the Chiefs' practice squad.

Joseph (6’6/293) made 34 starts at left tackle for the FIU Panthers, managing honorable mention all-conference in the C-USA as a senior. Joseph’s primary strength is his length at a lean 6-foot-6 with absurd arm length (35 5/8"), but he tested as a 14th-percentile athlete before the draft and needs a ton of weight-room and technical work. It would be a surprise if Joseph lasted particularly long in the pros.

He missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Williams began his career at tackle but he spent most of his time in New England as a blocking tight end. The 26-year-old will look to catch on as a camp body elsewhere.

An undrafted free agent last season, Marquardt reportedly re-fractured the same foot that sidelined him his senior year in college and his rookie season in the NFL. He had been participating fully in the 49ers offseason program, and there were even rumblings San Francisco saw Marquardt as their swing-tackle of the future. At 6-foot-8, 317, Marquardt has a ton of upside, but he will have to prove his health to make a mark in the league. He'll spend 2014 on I.R.

An undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2014, Kelly spent his rookie season on the Chiefs' injured reserve with a knee injury. He played at right tackle for the Ottawa Redblacks last season. The 26-year-old was signed after going through a short workout with the 49ers in late December. Kelly also had interest from the Browns, Vikings and Eagles.

Holmes was a third-round pick by the Falcons in 2012 and made 19 starts for the team before suffering a season-ending broken foot in Week 4 of 2014. He never played another down for Atlanta before being released with an injury settlement back in December. Holmes will compete for a backup job in Detroit.

Milton basically was already an extra tackle at 6-foot-4 and 293 pounds, but he's officially been tabbed as a lineman by switching his number from 83 to 63. He played 14 offensive snaps down the stretch after being claimed off waivers.

Catanzaro entered Week 10 10-of-13 on field goal attempts, but he missed two more in the Bucs' dispiriting loss to the Redskins. We suppose it's a justifiable move, but coach Dirk Koetter is simply re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic at this point.

Free agent K Nick Folk (knee) has been medically cleared for football activities.

Folk was a disaster with the Bucs from Weeks 1-5 last season before getting released and then undergoing knee surgery. Folk is still young for a kicker at 33 years old and could get a chance to compete in someone's camp this summer.

This was the only outcome after Sturgis missed another kick and two more extra points against the Seahawks. Mike Badgley filled in while Sturgis was injured earlier this season and will likely be promoted from the practice squad this week.

Bertolet (5'8/188) spent a little more than two seasons as the Aggies' placekicker, finishing his career 37-of-56 (66.1%) on field goals and 128-of-138 on extra points. Simply put, Bertolet isn't accurate enough to nail down a job in the NFL.

UDFA "Greg Joseph" is the Browns' new kicker. The Browns had no choice with a kicker who was just 2-of-5 on field goal attempts so far this season. Gonzalez missed back-breaking kicks in each of the Browns' first two games. Gonzalez is a rough 17-of-25 (68 percent) as an NFL kicker. It could be a while before he gets a second chance.

Free agent Youngshoe Koo is practicing with the 49ers on a tryout basis.

He's one of 33 players trying out for San Francisco this weekend. Shoo began last year as the Chargers' starting kicker but flamed out quickly after missing three of his first six attempts. The Georgia Southern alum has little chance of overtaking Robbie Gould, who missed just two of his 41 field goal tries last season.

This means nothing in the grand scheme of things because Brown is/was never going to play again after he was given a one-game ban last year and subsequently released by the Giants. A habitual wife-beater, Brown had allegedly been physical with his ex-wife more than 20 times over a six-year period starting when she was pregnant in 2009 all the way through a 2015 Pro Bowl incident.

They needed to make room on the roster for backup quarterback Josh Johnson. The Bills used Cundiff on kickoffs in Sunday's win against Tennessee. Now that role will be absorbed by placekicker Dan Carpenter.

Cleveland claimed Oberkrom off waivers from Jacksonville on Wednesday. The roster move clears a spot for WR Dennis Parks. Oberkrom was a productive college kicker at TCU but it looks like he's decided not to pursue a career in the NFL. The Browns still hold his rights if he changes his mind.

Craddock (6'0/186) earned the 2014 Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker before suffering a season-ending wrist dislocation nine games into his senior year. He finished his career 57-of-70 (81.4 percent) on field goals with four missed extra points. Craddock has an NFL leg and is a willing tackler in kick coverage, but he needs to improve his kickoffs to become a full-time NFL placekicker. Craddock's competition in Cleveland will be "Travis Coons."

It would normally be an indication that Greg Zuerlein (groin) is ready to return, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that is not the case. Another veteran will apparently be signed to continue filling in. Ficken converted just 1-of-3 field goal attempts in two games in place of Zuerlein.

Brindza made it 13 days with the Jets after signing a reserve/future contract. His undoing was a torn Achilles' tendon suffered during a workout last week. It's been a cruel NFL career thus far for Brindza, who was waived by the Bucs in early October after proving addicted to missed extra points. Brindza is a 2015 UDFA out of Notre Dame.

Ex-Bengals K Shayne Graham has announced his retirement after 17 seasons.

A 2000 UDFA, Graham made 178 career appearances, the majority of them with the Bengals. A career 85.5 percent kicker, Graham's Achilles' heel was his lack of a "deep ball." He converted just 17-of-32 kicks of 50 yards or longer. Graham turned 39 in December.

Free agent K Shaun Suisham announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.

"Unfortunately, the injury I sustained in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game last preseason was catastrophic and has proven to be critical to continuing my career," Suisham said in a statement. Suisham was released with a failed physical tag by the Steelers on Friday. He finishes his career with an 84.1-percent conversion rate on 251 career field goal attempts.

The Bucs' 2014 kicker, Murray made two appearances for the 2016 Browns. His career has been derailed by knee injuries. Still only 26, the Bucs are now betting on Murray's good health. It's hard to see how he could be worse than Roberto Aguayo and Nick Folk.

According to the New York Post's Brian Costello, the Jets are hoping Ross Martin wins the kicker job.

Looking to replace Nick Folk, the Jets are bringing Martin, a second-year UDFA out of Duke, and Chandler Catanzaro to camp. Martin is the cheaper option. It's something to keep in mind for those drafting in formats with kickers right now.

Manton served as ULM's punter, kickoff specialist, and placekicker during his four-year career. He connected on 20-of-24 field goals (83.3 percent) as a senior. Manton earned first-team All-Sun Belt as a junior punter and second-team honors as a kicker in 2014. Manton's ability to perform a variety of tasks gives him an outside chance at an NFL career. Unfortunately, that won't happen in Baltimore behind stud PK Justin Tucker.

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